Legal Administrative Coordinator - Litigation & Intellectual Property
About The Position
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a 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.
Requirements
- At least two (2) years of administrative support experience required.
- Previous law firm experience required.
- Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree a plus.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Exhibits strategic thinking and initiative in handling assignments and projects.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Largely responsible for the preparation and filing of documents (hard copy and electronic) and their organization and maintenance.
Benefits
- a 401(k) plan
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans
- health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life Services
- Health Advocate
- Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care
- WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year
- 2 personal days per year
- up to 20 days of vacation per year
- 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked
- up to five days off for bereavement leave
- up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year
- up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
