Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis

Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceAccessibilityResearchMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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 Senior Paralegal.
  • This position will reside in the Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
  • Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys in all phases of project development by drafting and editing legal correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, and other legal documents, including Motions, Petitions, Testimony, Briefs, and Settlements.
  • Conduct thorough factual and legal research, including statutes, administrative codes, and regulatory agency decisions, to support case strategies.
  • Create and accurately maintain litigation support databases and case management systems to organize key documents for cases, utilizing technology effectively.
  • Develop and manage Discovery platforms for major rate cases, ensuring accessibility and proper handling of confidential materials while coordinating with clients for timely document uploads.
  • Support witness preparation for cross-examinations by creating comprehensive witness binders for hearings.
  • Mentor and train more junior Legal Practice Support and Administrative staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents and correspondence.
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Demonstrated initiative and drive to take on responsibilities and tasks independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and quality outcomes. Willingness and ability to collaborate with peers in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

  • Coordinate and compile extensive documentation required for major rate cases, applications, and petitions, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • experience with Westlaw and Lexis platforms.
  • Proficiency in planning and executing case strategies focusing on long-term outcomes.

Nice to have

  • Experience in an energy/utility setting or energy/utility practice a plus.

Benefits

  • Attend technology education programs, firm-sponsored webinars, and internal team meetings to stay current and ensure best practices.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal opportunity

  • If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the

Visa & Work Authorization

  • m all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, v

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