Paralegal

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal for the Products Liability Litigation group in our Richmond office. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience directly supporting attorneys with tasks such as organizing discovery, deposition/trial preparation, managing calendars/dockets, basic drafting of legal documents and e-filing at the state and federal level.

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

• Conducts legal research to support the needs of the client.
• Performs basic factual research and investigation related to client matters and other due diligence as appropriate.
• Collects, organizes and maintains documents and files related to legal matters, including documents received from the client, opposing parties or other sources.
• Manages calendars, docket and tickler systems, and assists in meeting deadlines.
• Drafts basic pleadings, assists and responds to discovery requests and production of documents, court filings (federal and state), and helps to prepare for trial.
• Ensures filings are in compliance with court rules and e-filing documents therein.
• Proofreads legal documents.
• Assists with pro bono matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience.
• Experience preparing for and attending depositions and trial.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, particularly with case files/document management.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Advanced technical skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-discovery platforms.
• Skilled at social media research and investigation.
• Conversational Spanish skills preferred.

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