Antitrust Paralegal

Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking an Antitrust Paralegal to support our Government Investigations & White Collar practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in antitrust matters, specifically in managing HSR filings, organizing complex submissions, and preparing detailed exhibits.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. 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

• Assists attorneys in preparing legal documents, including HSR filings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery materials.

• Manages filings in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and e-filing requirements for litigation and antitrust matters.

• Organizes and maintains complex case files, tracking documents from clients, government agencies, and other sources.

• Monitors active cases, manages calendars, docketing, and ensures all regulatory and court deadlines are met.

• Performs substantive case-building tasks, including reviewing evidence for large-scale investigations and searching for specific, significant documents.

• Marshals and organizes documents and exhibits to assist trial teams in understanding the "big picture" of an antitrust case or investigation.

• Utilizes Relativity with ease to perform targeted searches and categorize key evidence.

• Coordinates with the dedicated eDiscovery team to ensure production timelines and data integrity are maintained.

• Drafts correspondence and prepares binders for depositions, hearings, and trials.

• Proofreads legal documents for accuracy and completeness, specifically regarding HSR submissions and exhibits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5+ years of litigation experience with a required background in antitrust investigations.

• Must be experienced with Federal/State filings and maintaining organized case files.

• Proficiency in Relativity and other relevant legal support software is essential.

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, especially in managing high-volume document sets.

• Ability to substantively analyze documents to determine their significance to a case or investigation.

• Proactive, self-motivated individual who works well both independently and as part of a high-stakes team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and ECF/Pacer.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-paced work environment.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to act as a substantive contributor when reviewing evidence.

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