Overview:
McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary in our San Francisco, CA 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 demonstrate strong attention to detail.
McGuireWoods LLP, with offices in the United States and Europe, is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. For more information, please visit www.mcguirewoods.com. California residents have special rights with respect to personal information. If you are a California resident applying for a position at McGuireWoods, our statement describes your rights and personal information the firm collects.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- Requires high school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Requires strong multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe (or other comparable time entry software)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010, Outlook and Elite/DTE (or other comparable time and billing software)
- Professional demeanor and detail orientated
- Excellent communication skills
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CEO: Robert L. Burrus Jr.
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Private Practice / Firm
Website: www.mcguirewoods.com
Year Founded: 1952