MGC Alexandria Legal Assistant

About the Role

MGC is an industry-leading civil litigation firm with 31 years of excellence, spanning 22 offices across 12 states. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in our Alexandria, Virginia office to support our practices in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.

This position offers flexibility with a hybrid arrangement after an initial training period.

Responsibilities

• Draft/transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, and 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
• 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 runner mailbox
• Perform other non-billing tasks as needed

Requirements

• Experience supporting attorneys licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC
• Professional, motivated, and highly organized
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Typing/transcription skills required

Pay

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.