Senior Legal Practice & Transactions Coordinator

MWE; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. The Legal Practice Specialist role supports the Transactions Practice Group by delivering high-level client service and precise administrative support.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, professional discretion, and collaboration with attorneys to provide excellent work product while maintaining Firm policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related legal work experience.
• At least five years of legal experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Build effective client relationships in a friendly, professional manner.
• Edit, proofread, and redline documents for accuracy and format.
• Proactively manage attorney Outlook email and calendar with reminders.
• Ensure accurate contact and information in Outlook and firm systems.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and meetings logistics.
• Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries per Billing Guidelines.
• Review prebills and liaise with billing to ensure timely client invoices.
• Oversee expense reports and vendor invoices through completion.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related legal work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. The Legal Practice Specialist role supports the Transactions Practice Group by delivering high-level client service and precise administrative support.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, professional discretion, and collaboration with attorneys to provide excellent work product while maintaining Firm policies and best practices.