Legal Practice Coordinator - Telecommunications, Media & Technology

Morgan Lewis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Morgan Lewis is seeking a Telecommunications, Media & Technology Legal Practice Coordinator in Washington D.C. This role involves providing high-level administrative and legal support, maintaining client data, and collaborating with attorneys to ensure superior client service.

A hybrid work model is offered, and the ideal candidate should possess strong skills in legal research tools and exceptional attention to detail.

Join a top global law firm known for delivering innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge in FCC databases and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling electronic filing of documents at the FCC.
• Maintain specific client data vital for filings.
• Review and distribute weekly updates on legal developments.

Skills

Proficiency in Lexis‐Nexis

Strong proofreading skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) preferred

Tools

FCC databases

Westlaw

Job description

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 to hire a Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) Legal Practice Coordinator. The TMT Legal Practice Coordinator is responsible for providing a broad range of high level administrative and legal support to the Firm’s TMT practice group in an environment where superior client service is emphasized. This position routinely engages with Practice Group attorneys, legal professionals and firm staff and provides analytical and project management support. The TMT Legal Practice Coordinator II is also responsible for those projects delegated to them by the Legal Practice Support Management Team, the Senior Paralegal Specialist – TMT, and TMT Practice Group Attorneys. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Washington D.C. office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in handling electronic filing of documents at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), other federal agencies, state public utility commissions as well as regulatory authorities in other countries.
• Assist in maintenance of specific client data vital for filings at the FCC and other regulatory agencies and provide support in the management of practice group data and filing systems.
• Assist in the review and electronic distribution of weekly and other practice group updates on new legal and regulatory developments, ensuring timely and accurate communication to clients.
• Assist attorneys with research, preparation and review of various documents, including, but not limited to, in the context of document productions.
• Establish, organize, and maintain manual and electronic matter and client files and databases.
• Liaise with the Firm’s Marketing and Business Departments in support of practice group webinars and other client‑facing events on relevant telecommunications regulatory and other related topics affecting the telecommunications industry.
• Support practice group initiatives related to business development, marketing, practice group training, and client engagement.
• Coordinate and participate in day‑to‑day client and practice management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university preferred; 5 years of professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Lexis‑Nexis, Westlaw, and West Check.
• Knowledge and proficiency in FCC databases, state commissions websites, Secretary of State, and other state agencies.
• CoCounsel Core, other AI certifications a plus.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work.
• Self‑starter with a professional demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced professional environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Benefits / Why Join Us

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• Parental leave
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long‑term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion 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, 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.

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Accommodations

The firm 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 need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [e-mail].

At‑Will Employment

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may 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. The firm reserves the right to modify terms and conditions of employment at any time, and either party may terminate the relationship with or without cause.

Search Firm Policy

Morgan Lewis does not accept resumes or referrals from search firms for most staff positions. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to a position not approved for agency recruiters and/or for an inquiry submitted to anyone other than the recruiting contacts as listed on our main website.

Firm Overview

At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world—always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.