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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 Legal Practice Assistant in our Labor & Employment practice, reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice SupportThe position will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative and substantive legal support to the Labor & Employment team in an environment where collaboration and exceptional client service is emphasized.
Legal Practice Assistants are part of ML LawPath, a comprehensive program that combines substantive law firm experience with practical, hands-on training and professional development opportunities. It is designed to provide the experience, connections and continuous learning to fast track your career, with an opportunity to form client relationships, routinely engage with Practice Group attorneys and legal professionals, and gain significant analytical and project management skills. ML LawPath endeavors to help Legal Practice Assistants develop a well-rounded skill set and best practices that will foster their success as legal professionals and beyond.
This position can reside in the following offices: Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. It offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. A two- to three-year commitment is expected.
All new Legal Practice Assistants must start no later than June 24, 2024.
Key responsibilities of this position:
Establishes, organizes and maintains case and client files.
Manages case and client information manually and digitally using electronic databases.
Coordinates the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence necessary to respond to discovery.
Assists with the compilation, drafting, proofreading, editing, and gathering of factual support for briefs and dispositive motions.
Supports the development and management of case and practice group timelines.
Participates in the research and analysis for class actions and other matters.
Coordinates communication and planning across attorney teams who are handling multiple client matters.
Assists attorneys with the preparation and review of various pleadings, discovery and document production materials.
Distributes draft documents to attorneys and clients.
Participates in fact investigation, witness interviews, and research into publicly available documents.
Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to, document production, conflicts checks for new matters, business intake materials and expense forms/paperwork.
Interfaces with clients and may serve as a point of contact for clients.
Drafts and assists in the preparation of meeting minutes.
Coordinates and participates in day-to-day client management.
Participates in supervised client communications to exchange information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required;
Minimum one (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus.
Independent, self-starting, and self-motivated.
Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are a must.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to travel and work evening hours at times as needed.
For positions posted in New York, NY, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $52,904.00 - $84,647.00.
The base salary 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. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, 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 and encourage diversity 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.
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Morgan Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.