Legal Practice Assistant

Overview McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant in our D.C. office. The role includes assisting attorneys with legal and administrative tasks such as time entry/billing, calendaring, travel arrangements, opening and closing files, meeting/conference scheduling, document management, e‑filing in state and federal courts, and other special projects. Responsibilities Manage document revisions, agreements and other filing/legal documents. Coordinate mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate. Prepare, edit and format legal document shells and correspondence. Transactional practices: prepare closing documents, signature pages, and binders. Litigation practices: assemble exhibits and hearing binders; prepare document productions; schedule depositions. Organize and maintain case files, retrieve case files, and prepare files for closing in accordance with Records Department procedures. Make travel arrangements as required. Enter attorneys’ time into the time management system accurately and as needed; verify client/matter numbers and practice codes. Manage attorney calendars, email traffic, phone calls, and mail. Qualifications Must have 3+ years of law firm experience. Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor with the ability to work under pressure and in a detailed, deadline‑driven environment. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, strong word processing ability, and strong proof‑reading skills desired. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Possess a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs. 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. Benefits McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option, providing flexibility and work‑life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr