Jobs at McDermott Will & Schulte

Maintain and update litigation docketing database, identify and calculate court deadlines, create and manage docketing policies, prepare calendars, and coordinate with attorneys, courts, agencies, and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant filing and deadline tracking.

Lead business development and revenue-generating initiatives for Restructuring, Finance and Tax in London: client targeting, RFPs/pitches, lateral onboarding, cross-selling, strategic research, events, sponsorships, and management of direct reports and BD budgets.

Provides desk-side technology support, resolves and escalates help desk tickets, troubleshoots hardware and software, supports desktop applications and mobile devices, and coordinates new-hire setups, office moves, departures, and conferencing. Participates in technology pilots, follows IT policies, assists with local and regional projects, and may support office infrastructure such as cabling. Requires effective communication, prioritization, confidentiality, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Manages business development for the employment practice group by developing growth strategies, expanding client relationships, identifying cross-selling opportunities, overseeing RFPs and proposals, integrating lateral partners, managing budgets, guiding team performance, supporting attorney business plans, coordinating events, reviewing marketing collateral, and monitoring market trends.

Provide desk-side and remote IT support, monitor ACD and help desk ticketing, troubleshoot hardware/software, manage new-hire setups, AV conferencing, office moves, and local infrastructure tasks. Maintain asset inventory and knowledge base, assist on infrastructure projects, coordinate vendors, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to IT policies and SLAs.

Lead strategy and execution for Tax & Private Client marketing: design integrated, data-driven campaigns, manage multi-channel tactics (events, webinars, digital), build KPIs and dashboards, drive ABM and cross-practice initiatives, mentor a marketing team, and optimize performance using analytics and marketing technology.

Manage and improve Contract-to-Cash systems (billing, A/R, collections, revenue management) through operational support, roadmap ownership, process discovery, requirements definition, vendor management, automation/AI pilots, system enhancements, testing, deployment, controls alignment, and metrics-driven continuous improvement across accounting and finance functions.

Provides legal support throughout employment litigation, including case-file management, legal research, discovery, document preparation and filing, cite checking, docketing, trial preparation, exhibit and witness coordination, courtroom logistics, and post-trial filings. The role works with attorneys, courts, clients, vendors, and government agencies while handling confidential information and meeting tight deadlines.

Provide data-entry and administrative support for client fee arrangements, rate setup changes, and non-standard arrangement records. Manage assignment of change requests, group inbox triage, and respond to time, billing, and disbursement rule inquiries while following established guidelines and working under direct supervision.

Lead the firms awards and recognition program: develop strategy and annual calendar, identify high-value opportunities, draft and edit submissions to firm style and AP Style, partner with internal teams, track outcomes in CRM, analyze metrics, and support directory submissions.

Prepare standard and ad-hoc financial reports and KPIs at practice group, office, and attorney levels; support monthly reporting and review calls; extract and audit financial system data; troubleshoot issues; assist budgeting, lateral hire analysis, financial software maintenance, and bank surveys.

Provide desk-side IT support and troubleshoot hardware/software issues, monitor ACD and help-desk tickets, perform new-hire setups, AV support, office moves, imaging and driver installs, assist with mobile device support and regional projects, and follow IT policies while participating in pre-pilot testing.

Manage and administer attorney promotion and compensation programs: maintain tools and documentation, produce aggregate and individual reporting, communicate policies and schedules, support compensation committees and leadership, coordinate with accounting, monitor market trends, implement process changes, and manage related event logistics and materials.

Provide legal advice and governance for firm-wide AI initiatives, partnering with IT, security, procurement, and business teams. Advise on data use, privacy, IP, confidentiality, vendor contracts, and regulatory developments; develop policies, training, and standards to enable responsible AI adoption and mitigate operational, legal, and reputational risk.

Lead business development for Tax, Employee Benefits, and Private Client Services: set strategy, manage BD team, create go-to-market and cross-sell plans, leverage market research and CRM, coordinate with firm marketing, and drive revenue-generating client initiatives.

Lead enterprise-scale technology and AI programs, managing scope, budget, timelines, risks, and cross‑team dependencies. Drive delivery across software, integrations, infrastructure, and GenAI deployments; establish governance, communicate to executives, resolve blockers, and ensure audit readiness and operational adoption.

Lead development and delivery of communication and learning programs for firm IT projects. Serve as change agent, create training materials (videos, eLearning, guides), conduct product testing and user feedback analysis, build change champion relationships, and report on application configurations to ensure strong user adoption and experience.

Support the business development team by preparing RFP responses, maintaining CRM and matter tracking, coordinating events and webinars, creating BD collateral, compiling client and market research, and providing administrative and project support to attorneys.

Lead and execute business development for transactions: target clients, draft RFPs and pitches, onboard lateral hires, identify cross-selling opportunities, perform strategic research, coordinate events and sponsorships, manage team performance and budget, track results, and support PR, rankings, and proposal collateral.

Lead creative vision and delivery for McDermott events from intimate gatherings to 2,000+ attendee signature events. Design immersive physical and digital experiences, oversee digital assets and on-site branding, manage creative workflows and timelines, brief and direct internal designers and external vendors, and ensure cohesive, on-brand execution on time and on budget.