Litigation Practice Coordinator: Legal Ops & Client Service

Morrison Foerster; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Talkspace and Calm wellness program

Community service day and birthday/ann

Education reimbursement annually

Talent Development team

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Morrison Foerster in Los Angeles is seeking a Legal Practice Coordinator to support attorneys and timekeepers with administrative and practice coordination in a fast-paced environment. You will manage calendars, travel, client matters, billing, and project initiatives to keep the practice running smoothly.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, knowledge of law firm procedures, and collaboration with Billing, IT, and Office Services to ensure high-quality service and efficient matter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business, finance, or related field; relevant certifications highly preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment; experience with complex administrative tasks and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, deadlines, travel, and meetings.
• Serve as 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.
• Coordinate practice projects, meetings, research, and events.
• Support client development efforts, including pitches and meetings.
• Partner with Billing, Marketing, IT, and Office Services.
• Manage attorney time entry and ensure timely submission.
• Assist with budgets, projections, and client reports.
• Support billing, invoicing, and client inquiries; assist with collections as needed.

Skills

Legal support experience

Calendar management

Client communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

CRM platforms

Billing/time tracking software

Attention to detail

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business/finance

Relevant certifications preferred

Tools

Outlook

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Aderant/3E

Job description

Morrison Foerster in Los Angeles is seeking a Legal Practice Coordinator to support attorneys and timekeepers with administrative and practice coordination in a fast-paced environment. You will manage calendars, travel, client matters, billing, and project initiatives to keep the practice running smoothly.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, knowledge of law firm procedures, and collaboration with Billing, IT, and Office Services to ensure high-quality service and efficient matter