Morgan Lewis

Legal Administrative Coordinator - Litigation

Morgan Lewis$75K — $97K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of two years of administrative support experience.
  • Previous law firm experience necessary.
  • Familiarity with litigation practice and filing procedures for State and Federal Courts.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF software.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Task Delegation and Workflow Management software to manage assignments.
  • Assist with word processing, editing, and proofreading documents.
  • Handle phone communications and coordinate meetings, including arranging conferences.
  • Maintain attorney calendars and update contact information.
  • Process new business intake and handle related correspondence.
  • Manage expense reports, invoices, and check requests.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and maintain travel profiles.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements with hybrid in-office/remote schedule.
  • Opportunity for overtime flexibility.
  • Participation in medical, financial, and paid time off benefits.
  • 401(k) eligibility and support for parental leave.
Full Job Description
Legal Administrative Coordinator (LAC) to support the Litigation practice group. 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. • 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 Litigation practice, including State and Federal Court rules and filing procedures. • 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 www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers." #LI-Hybrid For positions in Los Angeles, CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $75,038.00 - $97,475.00. 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.

About Morgan Lewis

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a global law firm. It provides legal services in areas such as antitrust, corporate, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and trusts and estates. The firm serves clients in a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, and technology. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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