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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Mar 19

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 23
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • $52.9K - $84.6K
  • Chicago, +6

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 365.
  • 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.
  • 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 Asbestos Litigation Practice Group.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Law firm working with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1873
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. Our team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology, and transportation. We focus on both immediate and long-term goals with our clients, helping them address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes.