Practice Group Assistant

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Administration department in our New York office, as a Practice Group Assistant.

The Practice Group Assistant generally will work under the direction of the partners, associates, and practice professionals in the practice group. Duties will be a mixture of entry- and mid-level analysis, regulatory agency monitoring, and industry and client research. The Assistant will at times exercise independent judgment and discretion to perform substantive research and practice support initiatives for the practice group. The Assistant will maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality in client matters.

Essential Functions: 

• Research, writing and client matter support – Research at the direction of practice group attorneys/professionals on regulatory and legal issues, clients and prospective clients, industry trends and issues being followed by the practice group, and factual questions in connection with client matters. Prepare reports and memoranda  as necessary on the research to support the activities of the practice group, including a) supporting the practice group’s general understanding of business and legal issues; b) articles, speeches, presentations, book chapters; and c) assist with preparation of annual and periodic regulatory reports filed on behalf of the practice group’s clients.
• Administrative responsibilities - Assist with filing of regulatory applications and submissions. Prepare letters, list of enclosures and exhibits to accompany license applications for submission to state agencies. At the direction of practice group attorneys, contact state regulators to obtain approvals, monitor status of filings and complete surveys of agency positions on regulatory matters.  Coordinate the distribution to clients and interested parties of publications/alerts written by the practice group. Type, edit, proofread and finalize documents. Perform other administrative functions and duties as assigned.
• Publishing and editorial support – Assist in drafting and editing submissions to firm-authored or third-party publications on legal, regulatory and legislative developments
• Knowledge management support –Act as Resource Custodian and maintain the practice group’s paper and electronic library of research materials, publications, past articles, speeches, newsletters, and research files

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
• Background in, familiarity with, and/or educational training in performing substantive research projects required
• Basic knowledge with and interest in the insurance industry
• Basic knowledge of transaction matters in order to perform substantive research functions for the practice group
• Basic interest in national and international insurance and financial services news and regulatory developments preferred

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Performance Traits: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

The typical pay scale for this position is between $57,700 and $76,200, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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