Morgan Lewis

Legal Administrative Specialist - Structured Transactions

Morgan Lewis • $80K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of administrative support experience in a legal environment.
  • Bachelor's degree is a plus.
  • Previous law firm experience required for insight into legal procedures.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF software.
  • Exhibits strategic thinking and initiative with independent judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Task Delegation and Workflow Management software for communication and task management.
  • Draft, edit, proofread legal documents and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Provide high levels of client service and respond professionally to all communications.
  • Coordinate meetings and manage logistics for audio/video conferences.
  • Maintain attorney calendars and ensure timely updates for scheduling.
  • Assist with billing processes, including time entry and invoice submissions.
  • Support transaction closings by preparing necessary documentation and packets.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) eligibility for retirement savings.
  • Access to comprehensive medical and financial benefit plans.
Full Job Description
Legal Administrative Specialist (LAS) to support the Structured Transactions Practice Group. Reporting to the Administrative Support 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 Chicago, IL 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. • 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 • Demonstrate a high level of internal and external client service; screen communication and respond promptly in a clear, concise, professional, and accurate manner. • Coordinate meetings; arrange 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. • Assist with invoice submissions, process payment and reimbursement requests using Emburse. • Assist with transaction closings: prepare signature packets, compile executed documents and exhibits. Who we are looking for • At least seven (7) years of administrative support experience required. • Bachelor's degree a plus. • Previous law firm experience required. • Exhibits strategic thinking and initiative in handling assignments and projects. • Demonstrates excellence in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and portable document format (PDF) software. • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Practice Group skills and responsibilities. • Performs at a high level of expertise and exercises independent judgment, analytical abilities and discretion. Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers." #LI-Hybrid #LI-DT1 For positions in Chicago, IL., the salary range for this job posting is: $80,785.00 - $105,261.00. 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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