Litigation Case Assistant - San Francisco, United States - McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP

Verified Company

San Francisco, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

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:

Performs basic factual research and investigation related to client matters and other due diligence as appropriate, utilizing LEXIS, Westlaw, or other relevant research platforms.
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.
Organizes, labels and files electronic and hard copies of case materials as directed.
Researches and retrieves documents from case management systems (CaseMap, FileSite, eRoom, Pacer, and Relativity) as requested.
Maintains and organizes supplies to support client matters, including distribution of supplies and case files for special projects/events such as trial and onsite document reviews, collections and productions.
Maintains and retrieves case files as requested and prepares closed matters for offsite storage.
Coordinates with case team and the ediscovery vendor on all aspects of data collection, production, and electronic file management.
Assists attorneys and Senior Paralegals in coordinating the document review team/schedule.
Organizes exhibits and witness files pre/post deposition.
Assists with document collection and maintaining erooms.
Processes production letters and other case correspondence and pleadings.
Organizes document productions and prepares indices of document productions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and/or some experience in a law firm preferred.
Excellent technical skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) are required.
Familiarity with case management systems and/or E-Discovery platforms (CaseMap, FileSite, eRoom, Pacer, and Relativity) is strongly preferred.
Strong attention to detail and accurate filing skills.

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