Legal Administrative Coordinator (LAC) to support the Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Group. Reporting to the Administrative Office Manager this position will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative, secretarial and document processing support with guidance to the assigned Practice Group in an environment where superior client service is emphasized and practiced.
Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Seattle, WA., office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.
What You'll Do
- Regularly utilize Task Delegation and Workflow Management software (BigHand) maintaining clear communication with team members regarding task status, priorities, workload distribution, and deadlines to support seamless workflow execution.
- Experienced in supporting litigation matters, including preparing court filings, coordinating case documents, and utilizing e-filing platforms.
- Draft, edit, proofread and redline correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other legal business communications; prepare and maintain recurring reports; and ensure all work products meet established quality, accuracy, formatting, and firm standards
- Demonstrates a high level of internal and external client service; screens communication and responds promptly in a clear, concise, professional, and accurate manner.
- 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.
- Assist with time entry, the billing process includes proforma delivery, narrative edits and customized reports.
- Processes new business intake, related forms, and correspondence.
- Arranges travel and prepares itineraries; maintains attorney travel and desk profiles.
- Maintains electronic and/or physical files, calendars, correspondence, and collaborative workspaces; creates and maintains binders.
- Provides legal research, case support and project assistance.
Who we are looking for
- At least two (2) years of administrative support experience required.
- Bachelor's degree a plus.
- Previous law firm experience required.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Largely responsible for the preparation and filing of documents (hard copy and electronic) and their organization and maintenance.
- Exhibits strategic thinking and initiative in handling assignments and projects.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."
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For positions in Seattle, WA, the salary range for this position is: $69,818.00 - $90,677.00.
The base salary 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 foregoing salary range applies only to the specific available position advertised herein. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, 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.