IP Litigation Practice Coordinator, San Diego

Morrison Foerster; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Profit-sharing

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Morrison Foerster in San Diego is seeking a Legal Practice Coordinator to support attorneys and timekeepers with administrative tasks, billing, and matter administration. The role emphasizes organized scheduling, client communication, and efficient cross-functional coordination to keep the practice running smoothly.

The successful candidate will bring strong Microsoft Office skills, experience in law firm operations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment. Experience managing complex administrative tasks and scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, electronic filing platforms, document management systems, CRM platforms, and billing tracking software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, deadlines, travel, and meetings.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external clients; screen communications.
• Maintain client, matter, and contact data in Outlook and Salesforce.
• Manage files in compliance with records and confidentiality policies.
• Support matter administration, including conflicts, engagement letters, audits, and secure data transfers.
• Draft, edit, and finalize legal and administrative documents.

Skills

Calendar management

Client relations

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business, finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

CRM platforms

Aderant/3E

Job description

Morrison Foerster in San Diego is seeking a Legal Practice Coordinator to support attorneys and timekeepers with administrative tasks, billing, and matter administration. The role emphasizes organized scheduling, client communication, and efficient cross-functional coordination to keep the practice running smoothly.

The successful candidate will bring strong Microsoft Office skills, experience in law firm operations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.