Legal Practice Assistant – Litigation Legacy Liability
| Company | Morgan Lewis |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, Houston, TX, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $50900 – $92550 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 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 organization 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.
Responsibilities
- Establishes, organizes and maintains case and client files.
- Manages case and client information manually and digitally through the use of 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred.
- Professional services industry experience a plus.