Morgan Lewis

Legal Practice Coordinator - Telecommunications, Media & Technology

Morgan Lewis$75K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and experience acceptable
  • 5 years of professional experience desired, particularly in professional services
  • Proficient in Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw; familiarity with FCC and related filing systems preferred
  • Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities
  • Self-starter with professional demeanor and minimal supervision capability
  • Strong interpersonal skills for diverse interactions

Responsibilities

  • Assist with electronic filings at the FCC and other regulatory agencies
  • Maintain vital client data for regulatory filings and manage practice group systems
  • Review and distribute updates on legal and regulatory changes to clients
  • Support attorneys in research and document preparation
  • Organize and maintain matter and client files electronically
  • Coordinate with Marketing to support webinars and client events
  • Contribute to business development and practice group initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical coverage with various plans
  • Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Domestic partner coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Generous vacation and holiday leave
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Income protection, including sick leave and long-term disability
Full Job Description

The TMT Legal Practice Coordinator is responsible for providing a broad range of high level administrative and legal support to the Firm’s TMT practice group in an environment where superior client service is emphasized. This position routinely engages with Practice Group attorneys, legal professionals and firm staff and provides analytical and project management support. The TMT Legal Practice Coordinator II is also responsible for those projects delegated to them by the Legal Practice Support Management Team, the Senior Paralegal Specialist – TMT, and TMT Practice Group Attorneys.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Washington D.C. office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist in handling electronic filing of documents at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), other federal agencies, state public utility commissions as well as regulatory authorities in other countries

  • Assist in maintenance of specific client data vital for filings at the FCC and other regulatory agencies and provide support in the management of practice group data and filing systems

  • Assist in the review and electronic distribution of weekly and other practice group updates on new legal and regulatory developments, ensuring timely and accurate communication to clients

  • Assist attorneys with research, preparation and review of various documents, including, but not limited to, in the context of document productions

  • Establish, organize, and maintain manual and electronic matter and client files and databases

  • Liaise with the Firm’s Marketing and Business Departments in support of practice group webinars and other client-facing events on relevant telecommunications regulatory and other related topics affecting the telecommunications industry

  • Support practice group initiatives related to business development, marketing, practice group training, and client engagement

  • Coordinate and participate in day-to-day client and practice management

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred; and 5 years of professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus; orequivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proficiency in Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, West Check. Knowledge and proficiency is preferred in FCC Databases, State Commissions Websites, Secretary of State, Other State Agencies. CoCounsel Core, other AI Certification a plus. Knowledge and proficiency in the following Electronic Filing Databases: FCC, State Commissions E-Filing Portals, Secretary of State, Other State Agencies.

  • Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail

  • Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work

  • Self-starter with a professional demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities

  • Ability to work well under pressurein a collaborative team environment

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.

  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical coverage, with a variety of plans

  • Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

  • Domestic partner coverage

  • Parental leave

  • Vacation and holiday leave

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

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

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For positions in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is: $75,400.00 - $120,550.00.

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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