What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Administrative Assistant position at McGuireWoods LLP?
Overview
McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Practice Administrative Assistant in our Richmond, VA office. The Assistant will support administrative tasks surrounding billing, client relations, communication, reporting, and special projects.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
- Supports specialized billing requirements, cost reporting, and legal project expectations set by the client(s).
- Provides administrative assistance in the areas of business development, budget monitoring/reporting, and docket monitoring.
- Maintains client and firm files; opens and closes files according to Records Department procedures.
- Prepares and proofreads legal documents and correspondence.
Qualifications
- Requires high school diploma or GED and one or more years of related legal experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft products, such as Word, Outlook, Office and document management software; must be highly proficient in Excel.
- Preferred experience billing software (Elite), and expense reimbursement software (ChromeRiver).
- Must be highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, able to work under pressure, and be a self-starter.
- Must have strong attention to detail, possess proofreading skills, ability to effectively manage relationships and work as a part of a team.
- Excellent communication and proofreading skills.
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