Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Philadelphia. The role supports the Litigation and Energy and Project Development teams, performing legal research, drafting documents, and preparing eFiling correspondence for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and related entities.

The position offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and opportunities to mentor junior staff while handling complex rate cases and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5 years Litigation experience.
• Experience in an energy/utility setting or energy/utility practice a plus.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; experience with Westlaw and Lexis platforms.
• Ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong ability to convey information effectively through spoken interactions.
• Experience in managing team dynamics and fostering a positive work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in planning and executing case strategies focusing on long-term outcomes.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to take on responsibilities and tasks independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and quality outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with peers in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational abilities to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Capable of identifying issues and generating solutions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit legal correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, and other legal documents including Motions, Petitions, Testimony, Briefs, and Settlements.
• Conduct factual and legal research to support case strategies.
• Prepare and file regulatory submissions with state/federal agencies and monitor filings.
• Coordinate documentation for major rate cases, applications, and petitions.
• Participate in case strategy sessions and provide research-based insights.
• Maintain litigation support databases and case management systems.
• Develop and manage Discovery platforms for major rate cases and coordinate with clients for document uploads.
• Assist in preparing for public input or evidentiary hearings and review transcripts.
• Support witness preparation for cross-examinations and create witness binders.
• Mentor junior staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Attend firm webinars and internal meetings to stay current with best practices.
• Assist with practice group administrative projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Team mentoring

Case management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Lexis

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 Senior Paralegal. This role will report to the group's Manager of Legal Practice Support and will support the Litigation and Energy and Project Development (EPD) team by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing correspondence for eFiling with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and relevant statutory entities. This role involves compliance support and case management for utility regulation and energy transactions.

This position will reside in the Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of project development by drafting and editing legal correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, and other legal documents, including Motions, Petitions, Testimony, Briefs, and Settlements.
• Conduct thorough factual and legal research, including statutes, administrative codes, and regulatory agency decisions, to support case strategies.
• Prepare and file regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies while monitoring and tracking filings, deadlines, and docket entries, ensuring proper calendaring with the Firm Litigation Docketing Department.
• Coordinate and compile extensive documentation required for major rate cases, applications, and petitions, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Participate in case strategy sessions and provide insights based on research and analysis.
• Create and accurately maintain litigation support databases and case management systems to organize key documents for cases, utilizing technology effectively.
• Develop and manage Discovery platforms for major rate cases, ensuring accessibility and proper handling of confidential materials while coordinating with clients for timely document uploads.
• Assist in preparing for public input or evidentiary hearings, including preparation of exhibits and reviewing and correcting transcripts.
• Support witness preparation for cross-examinations by creating comprehensive witness binders for hearings.
• Mentor and train more junior Legal Practice Support and Administrative staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Attend technology education programs, firm-sponsored webinars, and internal team meetings to stay current and ensure best practices.
• Assist with practice group administrative projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5 years Litigation experience.
• Experience in an energy/utility setting or energy/utility practice a plus.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; experience with Westlaw and Lexis platforms.
• Ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong ability to convey information effectively through spoken interactions.
• Experience in managing team dynamics and fostering a positive work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in planning and executing case strategies focusing on long-term outcomes.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to take on responsibilities and tasks independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and quality outcomes. Willingness and ability to collaborate with peers in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational abilities to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Capable of identifying issues and generating solutions efficiently.

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.

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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.