Litigation Practice Assistant

McGuireWoods LLP•San Francisco, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to join their San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting a litigation practice and proven experience handling a high volume of time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This role requires a proactive, team-oriented professional who is dedicated to providing exceptional client service. McGuireWoods, a leading law firm since 1834, offers excellent benefits and a hybrid remote option for flexibility and work-life balance.

Requirements

3+ years of litigation experience in a legal environment.
Must have prior experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts.
Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven settings while managing multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced word processing and proofreading skills.
Highly organized, with excellent planning abilities and adaptability to changing priorities.
Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms

Responsibilities

Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, document productions, and schedule depositions.
Handle mailings, deliveries, copying, and legal/court filings (paper and electronic) as needed.
Respond to client inquiries promptly, addressing document revisions, scanning, file naming, photocopying, and other requests (billable and non-billable).
Support new business intake, including conflict checks, drafting file opening requests, and preparing engagement letters.
Maintain organized physical and electronic file systems, including intake, retention, retrieval, and closure per Records Department procedures.
Draft, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence; generate document comparison reports.
Manage attorney calendars, emails, phone calls, mail, and make travel arrangements.
Enter and verify attorney time entries in the time management system accurately.