Paralegal
About The Position
McGuireWoods’ Los Angeles - Century City office is seeking a Paralegal to support a broad, fast-paced commercial litigation practice group. The role serves as the project management backbone of case teams, taking ownership of case timelines, master discovery tracking, and the analytical organization of complex case files. The Paralegal supports attorneys with case operations, document analysis and organization, calendar and docket management, court filings, and subpoena management. The position coordinates with case teams, central docketing, court systems, court clerks, and vendors to help ensure files remain organized and litigation deadlines are met. McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option and access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a professional legal environment managing complex projects or case files.
- A track record of meticulous document management, timeline construction, and proactive problem-solving.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and project management skills.
- Ability to work as a self-starter and take ownership of caseloads.
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, including confidence coordinating with court clerks, vendors, and trial teams.
- Technical proficiency and aptitude for learning new platforms and legal technology.
- Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with California state court rules.
- Federal e-filing experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with the operational management of files, maintain master discovery tracking logs, and provide the litigation team with visibility into case timelines.
- Analyze and organize large volumes of documents to construct detailed case chronologies, use technology and spreadsheets to identify data gaps, and conduct foundational research for subpoenas.
- Manage case calendars and docketing in coordination with central docketing and court systems to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Navigate procedural rules to oversee filings in California state and federal courts and liaise with court clerks to resolve filing inquiries.
- Manage subpoenas from initial research and drafting through issuance, tracking, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with case teams on operational infrastructure to keep files organized and moving forward efficiently.
Benefits
- Most employees have a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Employees have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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