MGC Richmond Legal Assistant

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Richmond, VA! At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 22 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation packages and a collaborative environment designed to help motivated professionals succeed. We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Richmond office. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. This position will support an assigned attorney(s) and paralegal staff with all non-billable tasks in a manner consistent with MGC policies, procedures, quality, standards, customer needs and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Receive scanned mail from Charlotte runner. Rename document and save in proper category and drop necessary dockets in ProLaw and email assigned professionals Transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request File/serve necessary pleadings in state court via US Mail and via federal online court system as directed by attorney Prepare discovery for responses Process invoices Schedule depositions, mediations, meetings Prepare deposition notices as directed by attorney Serve discovery at attorney’s request; prepare standard enclosure letters as needed Coordinate travel, conference room reservation, conference calls, etc. Review files for closing (confirm with attorney and request final bill) Send all outgoing mail request, regular, overnight, certified mail to the Charlotte runner mailbox Other non-billing tasks as needed Cooperates with co-workers Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc. Works as a member of a team Accepts change in a productive manner Performs other duties as necessary or assigned Special Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Ability to type 50+ wpm. Familiarity with transcription and transcription devices Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by e-mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact Possess excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems Must possess ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively and independently under minimal supervision Must have ability to work in a high-pressure environment Is neat with self and conducts self in a respectable, responsible, courteous manner #J-18808-Ljbffr McAngus Goudelock & Courie