Legal Practice Assistant – Legacy Liability Litigation

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Legal Practice Assistant providing a broad range of administrative and substantive legal support at Morgan Lewis. This hybrid role supports the Legacy Liability Litigation practice group in various administrative tasks.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $57,900 - $92,550 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing case files and client information. Proficient in research, document preparation, and administrative support within a professional services environment.

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Case ManagementResearch and AnalysisDocument PreparationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyWritten and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementResearch and AnalysisDocument PreparationFact InvestigationDrafting and Proofreading

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingProactivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointElectronic Databases

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesClient CommunicationConfidential Information ManagementMass Tort MattersDocument Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing, organizing and maintaining case and client files
Manages case and client information manually and digitally through the use of electronic databases
Coordinating and preparing information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence
Assisting with the drafting, proofreading, editing, and gathering of factual support for internal and external requests
Supporting the development and management of case and practice group timelines
Participates in the research and analysis for mass tort matters
Conducting research, fact investigations, and analysis for internal and external requests
Coordinating communication and planning across attorney teams handling multiple client matters
Assists attorneys and team paralegals with the preparation and review of various pleadings, discovery and document production materials
Distributes draft documents to attorneys and team paralegals
Participates in fact investigation and research into publicly available documents
Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to, document production, expense forms/paperwork and processing vendor invoices
Drafts and assists in the preparation of meeting minutes
Participates in supervised client communications to exchange information
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required; 3.5 GPA or higher preferred
One (1) year of combined internship or professional experience preferred
Professional services industry experience a plus
Ability to be proactive and a self-starter
Ability to think critically and see “big picture” effects
Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional leadership and organization skills
Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.