Legal Administrative Assistant

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP one of the worlds 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 a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to support various Practice Groups . Reporting to the Administrative Support Manager this position will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative secretarial and document processing support with guidance to the assigned Practice Group in an environment where superior client service is emphasized and practiced.

Maintaining an in-office presence is important to delivering our services through an integrated and collaborative work culture. Firm policy requires this role to work in the office three days per week as scheduled by their manager unless client demands or another accommodation approved by their practice group require them to be elsewhere.

This position will reside in our Chicago office with working hours from 9 : 30 AM 6 : 00 PM.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regularly utilizes Task Delegation and Workflow Management software (BigHand) to receive enter and update assignments; timely communicates with supervisor(s) through BigHand and / or directly the status of task completion and new developments that may impact the assignment and proactively seeks additional information or guidance when needed.

Draft engagement letters routine correspondence and memoranda; updates recurring reports as assigned.

Update monthly chart for Associates and Advisors.

Update eRoom / Clientsite document in FileSite and incorporate into working plan document.

Answers phones and takes messages assists with time entry schedules appointments and coordinates meetings; arranges audio and video conferences; reserves conference rooms and arranges set-ups

Processes new business intake related forms and correspondence.

Processes expense reports and invoices; arranges check requests; monitors through completion.

Arranges travel and prepares itineraries; maintains attorney travel and desk profiles.

Coordinates or assists with printing scanning copying of documents and / or sending of same.

Provides legal research case support and project assistance.

Other administrative duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred.

Bachelors degree a plus.

Previous law firm experience a plus.

Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Power Point and Portable document Format (PDF) software.

Strong organizational skills attention to detail the ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Excellent written / verbal communication skills strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with guidance as part of a tea.

Flexibility to work overtime required.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at selecting Careers.

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For positions in Chicago IL. the salary range for this job posting is : $55000.00 - $71500.00.

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

If hired y our 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 55000 - 71500