The posting
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.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”
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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.
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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 [email protected]
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.
