Legal Practice Assistant - McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our Tysons Corner, VA office.  The Practice Assistant will support attorneys with legal and administrative tasks that are inclusive of document management, opening and closing of files and matters, calendaring, time entry/billing, travel arrangements, meeting/conference scheduling and other special projects. The ideal candidate will be service-oriented, team oriented and have strong attention to detail.

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• Prepares, edits and formats legal documents, including closing documents, signature pages and binders.
• Assists with the opening of new client matters and the gathering of pertinent information to complete task.
• Manages attorneys’ calendars, coordinates meetings, schedules conference rooms, and makes travel arrangements as required.
• Assists with billing process to include entering attorney time, reviewing pro formas (initiates transfers), editing and preparing draft/final bills and cover letters for clients.
• Prepares forms for expense reports, check requests, reprographic services, etc.
• Prepares legal documents and correspondence from draft.
• Opens, prioritizes and distributes mail.
• Coordinates mailings, deliveries and copying.

• 2+ years of experience in a legal environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, strong word processing ability, and strong proof-reading skills desired.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Some knowledge of litigation preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor required.

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