Legal Practice Coordinator: Attorney Support & Operations

Morrison Foerster; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Global wellness

Birthday holiday

Education reimbursement

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Morrison Foerster in Seattle is seeking a Legal Practice Coordinator to support attorneys and keep daily operations running smoothly. You will manage scheduling, billing, client matters, and project coordination with meticulous attention to detail and professional client service.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree and 3+ years of law firm or professional services experience, plus strong MS Office, CRM, and billing tools. A proactive, client-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, CRM platforms, and billing/timekeeping tools.
• Ability to learn new software and adapt to changes in processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed calendars including appointments, deadlines, travel, and conferences; track important dates.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary contact for inquiries; ensure high-quality client service.
• Create and maintain client/matter lists and keep Outlook/Salesforce up to date.
• Organize paper and electronic files in accordance with records policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate preparation of documents, engagement letters, and audit responses with paralegals as needed.
• Open/close matters using workflow software; manage conflict checks and matter transfers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Aderant/3E

Job description

Morrison Foerster in Seattle is seeking a Legal Practice Coordinator to support attorneys and keep daily operations running smoothly. You will manage scheduling, billing, client matters, and project coordination with meticulous attention to detail and professional client service.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree and 3+ years of law firm or professional services experience, plus strong MS Office, CRM, and billing tools. A proactive, client-focused mindset is essential.