What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at McGuireWoods LLP?
Overview
McGuireWoods is seeking a motivated and bright eDiscovery Paralegal to join the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role requires a full-time, on-site presence at our Richmond eDiscovery center.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
McGuireWoods is seeking a motivated and bright eDiscovery Paralegal to join the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role requires a full-time, on-site presence at our Richmond eDiscovery center.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
- Assisting attorneys with large-scale document collection during discovery.
- Assisting with large-scale document production and review through various platforms, i.e. Relativity.
- Maintaining, tracking, and reporting on data using Excel, including creation of pivot tables.
- Managing case files through document management systems.
- 2-3 years of legal support experience, with eDiscovery experience highly preferred.
- Experience with document review software, such as Relativity, DISCO, or Reveal, is strongly preferred.
- Technical proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills, particularly regarding document management.
- Highly detail-oriented with a professional approach to workflow execution.
- Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.