Legal Assistant

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 with 22 offices across 12 states, we offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation packages, and a collaborative environment designed to help motivated professionals succeed.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Richmond office. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. The role supports assigned attorney(s) and paralegal staff with all non-billable tasks in a manner consistent with MGC policies, procedures, quality standards, customer needs, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive scanned mail from Charlotte runner, rename documents, and save in the proper category; drop necessary dockets in ProLaw and email assigned professionals
• Transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, and client reports at attorney’s request
• File and 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
• Schedule depositions, mediations, and meetings
• Prepare deposition notices as directed by attorney
• Serve discovery at attorney’s request; prepare standard enclosure letters as needed
• Coordinate travel, conference room reservations, and conference calls
• Review files for closing (confirm with attorney and request final bill)
• Send all outgoing mail requests (regular, overnight, certified) to the Charlotte runner mailbox
• Cooperate with co-workers and respond politely to internal staff, clients, and vendors
• Work as a member of a team and accept change in a productive manner
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned

Skills

• Ability to type 50+ words per minute
• Familiarity with transcription and transcription devices
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by email and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems
• Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively, and independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Neat, respectable, responsible, and courteous demeanor