Legal Administrative Coordinator - Corporate Business Transactions/Finance/Litigation

Legal Administrative Coordinator (LAC) to support the Corporate Business Transactions, Finance, and Litigation Practice Groups. Reporting to the Administrative Support Manager, this position is responsible for providing a broad range of administrative, secretarial, and document processing support to the assigned Practice Groups under general guidance in an environment where superior client service is emphasized and consistently delivered.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Downtown Los Angeles, CA office with a hybrid 3 days in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

What You'll Do

• Regularly utilizes Task Delegation and Workflow Management software (BigHand) to receive, enter and update assignments; timely communicates with supervisor(s) through BigHand and/or directly the status of task completion and new developments that may impact the assignment and proactively seeks additional information or guidance when needed.

• Assists with word processing; edits and proofreads correspondence, memorandums, reports, and other general communications.

• Answers phones and takes messages, schedules appointments and coordinates meetings; arranges audio and video conferences; reserves conference rooms and arranges set-ups.

• Maintains attorney calendar and advises attorney of appointments, updates attorney address book and InterAction entries.

• Performs redlining, prepare individual signature packets of closing documents, compile Exhibits and Schedules to documents, compile executed signatures of final documents.

• Assists with time entry.

• Processes new business intake, related forms, and correspondence.

• Processes expense reports and invoices; arranges check requests; monitors through completion.

• Arranges travel and prepares itineraries; maintains attorney travel and desk profiles.

• Coordinates or assists with printing, scanning, copying of documents and/or sending of same.

• Provides legal research, case support and project assistance.

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of administrative support experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous law firm experience required.

• Experience with supporting a Litigation practice, including State and Federal Court rules and filing procedures preferred.

• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Portable Document Format (PDF) software.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously while also functioning effectively in a team environment.

• Exhibits strategic thinking and initiative in handling assignments and projects.

• Works productively and effectively with all personnel as part of a client service team.

• Demonstrates excellent client communication skills.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting “Careers.”

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For positions in Los Angeles, CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $75,038.00 - $97,457.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.