Legal Practice Support Coordinator

Morgan Lewis•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Support Coordinator in the Legal Practice Support department. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support, the Legal Practice Support Coordinator will be responsible for for assisting the with department programs, projects, systems and procedures. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
Minimum 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a law firm setting or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and assignments.
Ability to work well under pressure and the ability to participate in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in and knowledge of the following software: MS-Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, Legal MacPac, Outlook, Office Communicator, iManage.

Responsibilities

Assists in the improvement of existing, processes and systems, including administrative support for electronic/technological solutions for the department
Performs administrative related tasks to create documentations for various technology, software tools, and operating procedures
Coordinates meetings and events of all sizes, prepares agendas for same, and coordinates logistics as needed
Works closely with the Legal Practice Support Management Team in coordinating staff workflow and assignments for their teams
Monitors actions in the computerized databases, including Litigation Docketing database, West CaseNotebook, and others
Assists with technical operations for other groups within the Legal Practice Support department; with oversight, may assist with technical operations for groups outside of the Legal Practice Support department
Gains a strong understanding of the department and its various functions and develops a strong working relationship with the management team of the department
Provides consultation and support that contributes to the needs and business direction of the department
Provides high level administrative support for the department, including screening and directing telephone calls and inquiries, maintaining individual and event calendars, making travel arrangements and scheduling related activities
Prioritizes tasks and ensures deadlines are met
Handles confidential information discreetly
Maintains cooperative working relationships within office and Firm departments and practice groups; fosters positive working environment
Responds to management, attorney, client, staff, and vendor inquiries
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

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.”
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.