Litigation Legal Assistant

Overview

Join Our Team at McGuire Wood & Bissette!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and an interest in supporting a busy legal practice? Do you want to contribute to meaningful work in a supportive and vibrant community? McGuire Wood & Bissette, P.A., a medium-sized firm located in the beautiful city of Asheville, NC, is seeking a talented Legal Assistant to join our Litigation practice group.

About the Position:

McGuire Wood & Bissette, P.A. has an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide administrative and client-support services to attorneys in its Litigation Practice Group. This position will support attorneys, paralegals, and other professional staff in managing case files, maintaining client lists and deadlines, scheduling, calendaring, and electronic filing.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal experience in litigation, but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply. A good attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a dedication to client service, proofreading skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency are required. Competitive compensation DOE with occasional overtime, and excellent benefits package.

About Us:

At MWB, we are committed to serving our clients, our community, and each other. Our firm prides itself on providing exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We believe in the power of community and strive to make a positive difference both inside and outside the office.

• Providing administrative and legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff.
• Assembling, organizing, and maintaining client files and records.
• Managing client lists, deadlines, scheduling, and calendaring.
• Handling electronic filing with precision and timeliness.
• Serving as a professional and positive point of contact for clients.

• High school diploma or GED is required, associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent legal assistant experience, preferably in litigation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• North Carolina Notary Public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a professional office setting preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based document management systems preferred.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service and working collaboratively in a team environment.

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No travel

• Asheville, NC 28801:
  Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred) in Litigation