MGC Richmond Legal Assistant

MGC LLC; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

MGC LLC in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our litigation practice across Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

After an initial training period, the position offers a hybrid work arrangement. Primary duties include drafting and transcribing pleadings, handling filings, preparing discovery, processing invoices, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Draft/Transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request.
• File/serve necessary pleadings in state court via US Mail and via federal online court system as directed by attorney.
• Prepare discovery for responses.
• Process invoices.
• Prepare deposition notices as directed by attorney.
• Serve discovery at attorney’s request; prepare standard enclosure letters as needed.
• Review files for closing (confirm with attorney and request final bill).
• Send all outgoing mail request, regular, overnight, certified mail to runner mailbox.
• Other non-billing tasks as needed.

Skills

Typing/Transcription

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Richmond, VA!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in our Richmond, Virginia office to support our practices in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. Candidates must be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates must have experience supporting attorneys licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. Typing/transcription skills required. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid arrangement after an initial training period.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Draft/Transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request
• File/serve necessary pleadings in state court via US Mail and via federal online court system as directed by attorney
• Prepare discovery for responses
• Process invoices
• Prepare deposition notices as directed by attorney
• Serve discovery at attorney’s request; prepare standard enclosure letters as needed
• Review files for closing (confirm with attorney and request final bill)
• Send all outgoing mail request, regular, overnight, certified mail to runner mailbox
• Other non-billing tasks as needed

The hourly salary range for this position is $22.05 - $35.89. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

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