Legal Practice Assistant - Investment Management

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Legal Practice Assistant in our Investment Management Practice Group, reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support.
The position will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative and substantive legal support to the Investment Management Practice Group in an environment where collaboration and exceptional client service are emphasized.
Legal Practice Assistants are part of ML LawPath®, a comprehensive program that combines substantive law firm experience with practical, hands-on training and professional development opportunities.
It is designed to provide the experience, connections and continuous learning to fast track your career, with an opportunity to form client relationships, routinely engage with attorneys and legal professionals, and gain significant analytical and project management skills.
ML LawPath® endeavors to help Legal Practice Assistants develop a well-rounded skill set and best practices that will foster their success as legal professionals and beyond.
This position will reside in our Chicago office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
A two- to three-year commitment is expected.
All new Legal Practice Assistants must start by June 24, 2024.
Key responsibilities of this position: Works closely with partners and practice group teams to extract critical client and matter data from legal documents.
Becomes comfortable in navigating client documentation to identify critical information and data that will inform market strategy.
Participates in maintenance of deal database and related tools.
Researches private fund data, deal terms, and trends as directed.
Assists in preparation of client and conference presentations.
Coordinates communication, planning and action items across attorney and practice group support teams.
Supports the practice group on matter experience portion of RFPs and Client Pitches, as required.
Active in driving the strategic initiatives and digital transformation of the practice.
Generates reports based on matter experience for the practice group and leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the Investment Management Group.
Experience/Qualifications: 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 organizational skills Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to excel in a team environment Proficiency across Microsoft 365 suite, with strong Excel experience preferred.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Flexibility to travel and work non-business hours at times as needed.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.
morganlewis.
com and selecting “Careers.
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