Professional Staff Openings

Munck Wilson Mandala is currently seeking a litigation legal assistant for its growing Los Angeles office located in the heart of Century City to effectively support as many as four busy attorneys and/or paralegals in a highly collaborative working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant or secretarial experience with significant exposure to complex commercial, intellectual property, real estate and/or labor and employment litigation in a mid to large-sized law firm.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing, finalizing and filing documents (i.e., declarations, power of attorneys, assignments, transmittals, extensions of time, information disclosure statements, etc.)
• Preparing and finalizing client correspondence; maintaining attorney docket
• Handling legal assistant and administrative tasks including document preparation, time entry, expense reimbursement, telephone contact, travel arrangements and calendar maintenance
• Handling administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information and providing excellent client service

Qualified candidates must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, iManage, e-filing, styles and brief formatting.  Candidate should have experience with federal and state e-filing, trial preparation, Table of Contents, and Table of Authorities. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication, proofreading, and organizational skills. Candidates should also be detail-oriented, be able to multitask and prioritize the workload independently, have great follow up and follow through skills, and be comfortable working in a high-volume, high-energy environment. The position is on-site five days a week. Availability for some overtime is required as needed.

The anticipated pay range is approximately $75k to $95k per year. Compensation will vary depending on years of experience, skills, and location. Please submit resumes to Christina Brewer, Administrative & HR Manager, at cbrewer@munckwilson.com. 

Munck Wilson Mandala is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Munck Wilson Mandala will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and other applicable laws. Please click here to review the Ordinance and other notices. 

Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a front desk receptionist for its Los Angeles office located in Century City. The ideal candidate is a polished professional who will interact with clients and be the first point of contact for visitors at the firm. Additional administrative duties will be performed as required (i.e. organization of inbound and outbound mail, administrative work, and general clerical support). Hours are 8:30 to 5:30. Prior office work exposure and Excel, Outlook and Word proficiency are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Monitor and send all voicemails and incoming fax to appropriate individuals
• Distribute mail
• Sign all visitors in and contact appropriate parties
• Input work orders for building maintenance
• Schedule conference rooms as needed
• Maintain incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Perform administrative tasks including drafting correspondence and filing documents
• Enter attorneys’ time into the timekeeping system and handle expense reports as needed
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain professionalism with visitors and employees
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills

The anticipated pay range is approximately $20 to $23 per hour. Compensation will vary depending on years of experience, skills, and location. Please submit resumes to Christina Brewer, Administrative & HR Manager, at cbrewer@munckwilson.com.

Munck Wilson Mandala is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Munck Wilson Mandala will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and other applicable laws. Please click here to review the Ordinance and other notices.

Munck Wilson Mandala LLP seeks a Law Firm Client Relations and Business Development Manager to support and drive growth by identifying new clients, nurturing existing client relationships, and implementing strategies to increase revenue and market presence. This role will be based in the firm’s Dallas office (not remote), with travel to additional offices as needed (Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, South Florida). This role will lead all BD and attorney development projects and work collaboratively with the firm’s marketing team, the managing partners, and the practice group chairs to bridge legal expertise with commercial markets.

Responsibilities:

• Client acquisition and retention-identify business leads, develop strategies to connect and build strong client relationships
• Business development strategy – through market research and attorney interviews, identify trends and opportunities and execute business development plans
• Client relationship management – Manage client interactions and address needs and concerns proactively; provide regular updates and feedback to clients
• Firm pitches, proposals, and responses to RFPs, and related follow-up
• Internal collaboration – work closely with partners to understand their needs; identify a system for cross-selling services to current clients through partner collaboration
• Coach and train partners/associates on best practices in client relations and business development
• Coach and train partners/associates on best practices on social media (LinkedIn)
• Firm sponsorship and client event strategies; attend events and interact with clients; track accountability and follow-up
• Manage marketing budgets, expenses, and accounts payable

Qualifications:

• Marketing and sales experience –ability to motivate attorneys to engage in business development strategies as well as interact with clients and understand what motivates them
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills – this role will be interacting with the partners and their clients and be expected to build strong relationships
• Strong analytical and research skills; attention to detail
• Knowledge of the legal industry and business acumen – understanding the legal industry and the industries of MWM’s clients
• Project management – ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Professional services coaching – this role is expected to lead the partners and work with them on strategies and follow through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with WordPress and CRM platforms
• Bachelor’s Degree required

MWM offers a collegial, professional environment, excellent benefits, and a salary commensurate with experience. MWM is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. For more information or to submit a resume please contact Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at selovitz@munckwilson.com. For more information on the firm please visit www.munckwilson.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Munck Wilson Mandala is currently seeking a litigation legal assistant for its Dallas office to support as many as four busy attorneys and/or paralegals in the firm's large property loss subrogation group. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of legal assistant or secretarial experience with significant exposure to insurance defense, plaintiff's personal injury, or subrogation in a mid to large-sized law firm.

Qualified candidates must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, e-filing, styles and brief formatting. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication, proofreading/redlining, and organizational skills. Candidates should also be detail-oriented, able to multitask and prioritize the workload independently, and be comfortable working in a high volume, high energy environment. Some overtime may be required. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer.