Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

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 Legacy Liability Toxic Tort Litigation practice, reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support.

The position will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative and substantive legal support to the Legacy Liability Toxic Tort Litigation 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 : Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York City, Pittsburgh, or Washington, D.

C. It offers a hybrid in-office / remote working schedule. A two- to three-year commitment is expected.

Key responsibilities of this position :

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.

Assists in preparing attorneys for motion hearings, settlement conferences, meetings with opposing counsel, and arbitrations.

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.

Coordinates and participates in day-to-day client management.

Participates in supervised client communications to exchange information.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the Legacy Liability Toxic Tort Litigation Practice Group.

Experience and Qualifications :

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 365.

Flexibility to travel and work evening hours at times as needed.

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For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is

$48,672.00 - $77,875.50.

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.