Full-Time

Legal Administrative Specialist

Litigation

Updated on 8/17/2026

Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis

1,001-5,000 employees

Global law firm delivering corporate litigation

Compensation Overview

$80.8k - $105.3k/yr

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid in-office and remote schedule in the Boston office.

Bachelor's

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • At least seven years of administrative support experience is required.
  • Previous law firm experience is required.
  • Demonstrated excellence in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Portable Document Format software.
Responsibilities
  • Provide a broad range of administrative, secretarial, and document processing support to the Litigation Practice Group.
  • Regularly utilize Task Delegation and Workflow Management software (BigHand), maintaining clear communication with team members regarding task status, priorities, workload distribution, and deadlines to support seamless workflow execution.
  • Support litigation matters, including preparing court filings, coordinating case documents, and utilizing electronic filing platforms.
  • Draft, edit, proofread, and redline correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other legal business communications; prepare and maintain recurring reports; and ensure all work products meet established quality, accuracy, formatting, and firm standards.
  • Provide internal and external client service by screening communications and responding promptly in a clear, concise, professional, and accurate manner.
  • Coordinate meetings; arrange audio and video conferences; reserve conference rooms; and arrange conference room setups.
  • Maintain attorney calendars and advise attorneys of appointments; update attorney address books and InterAction entries.
  • Assist with time entry and the billing process, including proforma delivery, narrative edits, and customized reports.
  • Process new business intake, related forms, and correspondence.
  • Arrange travel and prepare itineraries; maintain attorney travel and desk profiles.
  • Maintain electronic and physical files, calendars, correspondence, and collaborative workspaces; create and maintain binders.
  • Provide legal research, case support, and project assistance.
  • Work with flexibility regarding overtime.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is a global law firm offering corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services, with additional focus on finance, restructuring, IP, and labor and employment law. It operates over 2,200 attorneys across 30 offices in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, serving Fortune 100 clients and startups in industries such as energy and financial services. The firm coordinates practice-area teams to handle complex deals, disputes, and regulatory matters for a diverse client base. Founded in 1873, it maintains a long-standing reputation and broad geographic reach to help clients navigate legal challenges worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

1873

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Since January 2026, Morgan Lewis added 15 litigation partners across the US, EU, and UK.
  • June 2026 hires Gemma Roberts and Philip Cheveley strengthen London private equity and M&A.
  • January 2026 McLaren and February 2026 class-action wins signal strong execution in high-stakes matters.

What critics are saying

  • Towers Watson's $30 million conflict suit still stains trust and billable-client confidence.
  • BigLaw rivals will poach Morgan Lewis's new London hires if integration stalls in 2026.
  • Heavy reliance on partner recruitment creates existential margin pressure if a few rainmakers leave.

What makes Morgan Lewis unique

  • Morgan Lewis has 33 offices and 2,200 lawyers, enabling seamless cross-border execution.
  • Jami McKeon is adding specialized ex-prosecutors and elite lateral partners across disputes and PE.
  • The firm pairs white-shoe prestige with deep labor, IP, financial services, and energy coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Aug 12th, 2026
Morgan Lewis lawyers named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars.

Morgan Lewis lawyers named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars. August 12, 2026 NEW YORK, August 12, 2026: BTI Consulting Group has recognized five Morgan Lewis lawyers on its 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which honors client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list highlights 300 US lawyers who stand out for exceptional legal acumen, sophisticated problem-solving, and client service. The following lawyers were recognized: Michael Abernathy, Partner, Intellectual Property (Chicago) Natalie Bennett, Partner, Intellectual Property (Washington, DC) Nick Bolter, Partner, Intellectual Property (London) Jack Dodds, Partner, Litigation (Philadelphia) Daniel Savrin, Partner, Antitrust and Competition (Boston)

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Aug 5th, 2026
India Business Law Journal names Morgan Lewis a significant player in India.

India Business Law Journal names Morgan Lewis a significant player in India. August 05, 2026 SILICON VALLEY and SINGAPORE, August 5, 2026: The India Business Law Journal has recognized Morgan Lewis as a significant player in India in its 2026 list of leading international law firms. The annual list of international law firms with leading India-related practices is based on market reputation, client feedback, and the significance of matters handled. The publication noted Morgan Lewis's strength in guiding clients through a variety of matters, including investments, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology startups and innovative enterprises, infrastructure and project finance, intellectual property and licensing, and data privacy compliance. Morgan Lewis was also recognized for its depth in the aviation industry, where the firm has represented Indian airlines and lessors leasing aircraft into India.

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Aug 1st, 2026
Great Places to Work, The Secured Lender.

Great Places to Work, The Secured Lender. July/August 2026 The Secured Lender recognized Morgan Lewis as one of its Great Places to Work, highlighting the firm's collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and leading asset-based lending practice. The profile noted Morgan Lewis's global platform and finance capabilities, with particular recognition of its asset-based lending practice and lender-focused experience. It also highlighted the firm's investment in its people through professional development, mentorship, well-being initiatives, and community engagement, emphasizing a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and long-term career growth.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul 14th, 2026
Morgan Lewis featured among 2026 ALM New York Legal Awards honorees.

Morgan Lewis featured among 2026 ALM New York Legal Awards honorees. July 14, 2026 NEW YORK, July 14, 2026: The 2026 ALM New York Legal Awards have recognized Morgan Lewis's labor and employment practice and litigation partner Michael Kraut as part of the annual program honoring law firms and lawyers whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have profoundly impacted the legal profession. Morgan Lewis is shortlisted in the Litigation Department of the Year category in labor and employment. Morgan Lewis represents employers in labor and employment disputes across industries, handling matters ranging from single-plaintiff claims to complex class and collective actions, government investigations, arbitrations, and high-stakes trials. The firm's labor and employment litigators advise clients on workplace disputes involving discrimination, wage and hour, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, labor relations, union organizing, collective bargaining, and other employment-related matters before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration tribunals. These litigators possess deep industry knowledge in financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation, aviation, and defense, among others. Michael is recognized in the Best Mentors category. The award celebrates those lawyers who take it upon themselves to prepare the next generation of legal talent. Mike's mentees, who number in the hundreds and encompass lawyers within and outside Morgan Lewis, describe his advice as unusually impactful because of his dual emphasis on the practice of law and business of law. For more than 25 years, Michael has represented banks and other financial institutions in defense of large high-risk, high-profile complex securities and commercial class actions and other litigation involving securitization issues and breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and consumer protection claims. View the complete shortlist. Winners will be announced at the September 3 New York Legal Awards in New York City.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul 14th, 2026
Morgan Lewis honored by Pro Bono Connect with gold award.

Morgan Lewis honored by Pro Bono Connect with gold award. July 14, 2026 LONDON, July 14, 2026: Pro Bono Connect has once again named Morgan Lewis to the Gold Tier in its Engagement Recognition Awards, recognizing the London office's provision of more than 500 hours of pro bono work in 2026. Morgan Lewis was one of only two firms to receive the gold tier accolade. This is the second year Pro Bono Connect has conferred the award, and the second consecutive year that Morgan Lewis has received the recognition. Pro Bono Connect is a collaborative initiative that brings together barristers and solicitors to jointly support pro bono civil litigation cases across England and Wales. Through a simple, self-operating referral system between participating firms and chambers, the scheme helps ensure that individuals, charities, and community groups that cannot afford legal representation have access to high-quality legal support.