Legal Administrative Assistant - Labor & Employment

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is one of the world’s leading global law firms, seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Labor and Employment Practice Group. The role involves providing a broad range of administrative support, ensuring superior client service in a collaborative work environment. 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 Skills 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 team Flexibility to work overtime required One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred Bachelor's degree a plus Previous law firm experience a plus Benefits Medical Financial 401(k) eligibility Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave Company Overview 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. It was founded in 1873, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.