Hybrid Litigation Practice Coordinator

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health care reimbursement accounts

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection and sick leave

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Practice Group Support Coordinator for the Litigation group, reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support. The role will support the Commercial Litigation and Enforcement group with administrative and legal support functions.

This position resides in Chicago or Miami with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule: in-office three days, remote two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 3+ years related experience in a professional services environment, preferably a law firm.
• Equivalency of education and experience considered.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal department focusing on litigation preferred.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate uninterrupted administrative support coverage for all protocols and systems.
• Support management and coordination of administrative and operational projects and ongoing support systems.
• Coordinate workflow and assignments for the litigation group.
• Establish, organize, and maintain case filings, emails, and correspondence.
• Assist with organization and management of case/client information in electronic databases.
• Coordinate and oversee file maintenance, storage, and disposition.
• Schedule hearings, service of process, filings and calendaring across courts.
• Perform research on judicial rules and procedures in state and federal courts.
• Assist practice group with e-filing documents and review pleadings.
• Support development of case timelines and group timelines.
• Assist attorneys with preparation of pleadings, discovery, and document production.
• Distribute draft documents to attorneys and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Practice Group Support Coordinator for the Litigation group, reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support. The role will support the Commercial Litigation and Enforcement group with administrative and legal support functions.

This position resides in Chicago or Miami with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule: in-office three days, remote two days weekly.