Legal Administrative Assistant

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its New York office. This role is integral to the firm's Litigation Practice Group, providing essential administrative support in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including drafting engagement letters, routine correspondence, and memoranda. The role also involves updating monthly charts for Associates and Advisors, managing eRoom/Clientsite, and incorporating documents into working plans. Additional duties encompass answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, processing new business intake, handling expense reports and invoices, arranging travel, and providing legal research and case support.

Candidates should have at least one year of internship or professional experience, with a preference for those with a bachelor's degree and previous law firm experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF software is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Flexibility to work overtime is also necessary.

While specific compensation details are not provided, similar positions at Morgan Lewis offer competitive salaries. For instance, a Legal Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL, has a salary range of $55,000 to $71,500 per year.

Morgan Lewis fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, emphasizing superior client service and professional growth. The firm offers opportunities for career advancement and values the contributions of its administrative staff in delivering high-quality legal services.