Legal Administrative Coordinator - Structured Transactions

Morgan Lewis•Chicago, IL

1d•$69,898 - $90,677•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Coordinator (LAC) to support the Structured Transactions Practice Group. This role will provide a broad range of administrative, secretarial, and document processing support with guidance to the assigned Practice Group, emphasizing superior client service. The position is based in the Chicago, IL office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule, and flexibility with overtime is required.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of administrative support experience required.
Previous law firm experience required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree a plus.

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.