Practice Group Support Coordinator

Morgan Lewis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Practice Group Support Coordinator for its Litigation practice group in Chicago or Miami. The role reports to the Manager of Legal Practice Support and involves coordinating administrative and legal support for a high-volume commercial litigation team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in a professional services setting, with strong project management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience in a professional services environment, preferably law firm or legal dept.
• Project management skills with ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate uninterrupted administrative support coverage for all operational protocols and systems.
• Manage administrative projects and ongoing support systems for the Litigation Practice Group.
• Coordinate workflow and assignments for the practice group and case teams.
• Organize and maintain case filings, emails, and client information in digital and physical forms.
• Assist with e-filing, hearings, calendaring, and service of process across multiple courts.
• Support the development and management of case and practice group timelines and pleadings.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years experience

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 Practice Group Support Coordinator for the Litigation practice group reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support and will be responsible for assisting with a variety of administrative and legal support functions to assist the Commercial Litigation and Enforcement group in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. This position will reside in our Chicago or Miami office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule which allows you to work collaboratively in the office 3 days and remote 2 days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate uninterrupted administrative support coverage for all operational protocols and systems in place
• Provide support with management and coordination of administrative and operational projects, and ongoing support systems
• Coordinate workflow and assignments
• Establishes, organizes and maintains case filings, emails and correspondence
• Assists with the organization and management of case and client information manually and digitally through the use of electronic databases
• Coordinate, maintain, and provide oversight for file maintenance, storage, and disposition
• Coordinates hearings, service of process, filings and calendaring for a high-volume practice, across multiple courts and jurisdictions
• Performs research for judicial rules and procedures in various courts (State and Federal)
• Assists practice group with e-filing documents
• Supports the development and management of case and practice group timelines
• Assists attorneys and case teams with the preparation and review of various pleadings, discovery and document production materials
• Distributes draft documents to attorneys and clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, plus A minimum of 3 years related experience in a professional services environment, preferably law firm setting or in-house general counsel’s office Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working in a law firm or legal department focusing on litigation strongly preferred
• Project management skills Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

• 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.

For positions in Chicago, IL the salary range for this position is $62,000.00 - $99,200.00

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 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, 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.

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.