Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation Legacy Liability

Morgan Lewis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support its Litigation Legacy Liability practice group. This role offers a dynamic environment where collaboration and exceptional client service are prioritized. The position includes a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule, allowing for flexibility while providing essential administrative and substantive legal support. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills, with a commitment to professional development. Join a team that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth in the legal field.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Must possess superior written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case and client files, both manually and digitally.
• Assist attorneys with drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents.
• Coordinate communication across attorney teams handling multiple client matters.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Confidentiality Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation Legacy Liability

Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation Legacy Liability

Apply locations: New York, New York; Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, District of Columbia

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: R3428

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 Practice Assistant to support the Litigation Legacy Liability practice group. This position will report to the Practice Support Manager and is responsible for providing a broad range of administrative and substantive legal support to the Litigation team in an environment where collaboration and exceptional client service is emphasized.

Legal Practice Assistants are part of ML LawPath, a comprehensive program that combines substantive law firm experience with practical, hands-on training and professional development opportunities. It is designed to provide the experience, connections, and continuous learning to fast track your career, with an opportunity to form client relationships, routinely engage with Practice Group attorneys and legal professionals, and gain significant analytical and project management skills. ML LawPath endeavors to help Legal Practice Assistants develop a well-rounded skill set and best practices that will foster their success as legal professionals and beyond.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in New York, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required. A commitment of two to three years is expected, and candidates must start no later than June 30, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes, organizes, and maintains case and client files.
• Manages case and client information manually and digitally through the use of electronic databases.
• Coordinates the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence necessary to respond to discovery.
• Assists with the compilation, drafting, proofreading, editing, and gathering of factual support for briefs and dispositive motions.
• Supports the development and management of case and practice group timelines.
• Participates in the research and analysis for class actions and other matters.
• Coordinates communication and planning across attorney teams handling multiple client matters.
• Assists attorneys with the preparation and review of various pleadings, discovery, and document production materials.
• Distributes draft documents to attorneys and clients.
• Participates in fact investigation and research into publicly available documents.
• Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to, document production, conflicts checks for new matters, business intake materials, and expense forms/paperwork.
• Interfaces with clients and may serve as a point of contact for clients.
• Drafts and assists in the preparation of meeting minutes.
• Coordinates and participates in day-to-day client management.
• Participates in supervised client communications to exchange information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred.
• Professional services industry experience a plus.
• Independent, self-starting, and self-motivated.
• Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are a must.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to travel and work evening hours at times as needed.

**A cover letter describing how your values, goals, and experience align with the position at Morgan Lewis is expected.

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For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this position is $57,900.00 - $92,550.00. For positions in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is $53,200.00 - $85,150.00. For positions in Chicago, IL the salary range for this position is $50,900.00 - $81,425.00.

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.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [e-mail]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.