Legal Practice Assistant – Intellectual Property Disputes
| Company | Morgan Lewis |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $50900 – $81425 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus
- Superior written/verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organization skills
- Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel and PowerPoint
- 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
- 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
- Provides support for court proceedings and trials
- 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 and management, conflicts checks for new matters, and business intake materials
- Interfaces with clients and may serve as a point of contact for clients
- Drafts and assists in the preparation of meeting minutes
- Coordinates and participates in day-to-day client management
- Participates in supervised client communications to exchange information
- Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.