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ResourcesInformation TechnologyMcDonough's Information Technology (IT) department serves as a conduit between the firm's personnel and its computer systems. Our goal is to help attorneys, staff and clients be more efficient and feel comfortable with the wide array of technology they have at their disposal. IT acts in a variety of supporting roles. We not only ensure that the firm's computers and the complex underlying network are working correctly, but also frequently provide an artistic flair to special documents and presentations. Whether it's an attorney needing a colorful chart to explain the intricacies of an estate plan to a client or a secretary with a set of final documents to send to a client's in-house counsel over the Internet, the IT staff's role is to advise, guide and facilitate. We are committed to utilizing the latest technology in the delivery of services to our clients. We offer secure access to documents and information for our attorneys and clients from various locations using Citrix and an Extranet. We facilitate the exchange of information between attorneys and clients by using industry standards such as Microsoft Windows XP and Office XP. Our attorneys have direct access to our knowledge base through Hummingbird Enterprise Document Management system, allowing for creation of client materials in a cost-effective manner. The highly skilled and motivated IT staff ensures systems are running at optimal efficiency and that all personnel are well-trained in the use of these systems. Information ServicesIn today's complex and competitive legal market, McDonough's Information Services professionals are committed to supporting our attorneys with the resources needed to deliver exceptional legal and client service. They are a team of skilled researchers, who utilize the latest technology in both legal specific and general business research tools as well as the firm's extraordinary collection of legal reference materials. McDonough's law library contains more than 20,000 volumes, and access to state-of-the-art online resources ensures our information is not only timely but infinitely expands the walls of McDonough's physical library. Our collection consists of working statutes, regulations, cases, treatises, loose-leaf services, legislative bills, law reviews and journals. We are known to have the most extensive privately-owned legal collection in Sacramento, and often serve as a resource for our clients and other law firms in the greater Sacramento area. McDonough also has an impressive collection in our Oakland office. The result of McDonough's comprehensive research resources and skilled information services team is powerful business intelligence. This competitive edge allows McDonough to provide our clients with the strategic legal counsel that has given us the distinction as the premier Sacramento-based law firm. ParalegalsMcDonough's paralegal staff supports all of the firm's practice areas. Working closely with the attorneys, our paralegals are consistently able to perform high-quality work at reduced cost to the client. Whether your project involves complex litigation, a convoluted closing, obscure tax codes and regulations or complicated real estate transactions, our paralegals are there to facilitate and provide assistance. In this capacity, paralegals make use of the firm's advanced technology systems for trial preparation and court presentations. McDonough's paralegals meet deadlines and achieve solutions for our clients. McDonough’s paralegals are involved in local professional organizations. They also participate in continuing education courses, seminars and conferences to continually increase their legal knowledge. SecretariesMcDonough's practice encompasses many different areas of law— Business Services, Construction, Health Care, Public Law, Real Estate and others. These practices are supported by our secretarial professionals who provide assistance to our clients and attorneys. Their familiarity with the particular areas in which they work, as well as with related government agencies, administrative boards and state and federal court systems, combined with their technical knowledge, add to the quality of legal services we provide our clients. McDonough is proud of their professionalism and knowledge. To keep up with the ever-changing practice of law, our secretaries are active in various professional organizations. Human ResourcesMcDonough's Human Resources department supports McDonough's mission, vision and long-range strategies by managing the human community and aligning human resource policies and practices with McDonough’s business goals. We do this by maximizing productivity, quality of work life, and efficiency through better management and development of our employees with the ultimate goal to attract, train and retain outstanding legal talent at all levels. Financial ServicesThe Financial Services department at McDonough responds to client and vendor needs quickly and accurately. Sensitive to each client's individual requirements, the finance staff can promptly provide you with information about your account, answer questions about statements, and work out individual payment plans. They are proficient in trouble-shooting and budgeting and handle those matters with professionalism and discretion. OperationsThe Operations department is a significant part of the McDonough success story. Our Operation’s staff oversees all functions related to the copy center, facilities, supplies, secretaries, information services, receptionists and document production specialists. The staff is here to coordinate anything our clients require, from after-hours secretarial support to copy room facilities with the most advanced equipment. Through the firm's efficient staff, our clients' needs are met. Our OfficesMcDonough's law offices in Sacramento and Oakland provide comfortable, convenient accommodations for a wide range of activities, such as client meetings, seminars, arbitrations and depositions. Our modern telecommunications and audio-visual equipment facilitates high-quality conference calls, video screenings and presentations. The combination of our facilities and advanced technology provides an efficient and functional environment for our attorneys, staff and clients. |
MHALaw Search KEY CONTACTExecutive Director 916.325.4533 OFFICES555 Capitol Mall 9th Floor Sacramento CA 95814 T: 916.444.3900 F: 916.444.8334 1901 Harrison St. 9th Floor Oakland CA 94612 T: 510.273.8780 F: 510.839.9104
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