Leave Specialist

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 Leaves Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Leave Administration, this position will be responsible for administering, processing, generating, and maintaining employee leave requests and associated documents, managing active leaves of absence, and serving as a subject matter expert on leave administration and applicable laws and regulations. The Leave Specialist will work directly with employees and coordinate with HR Business Partners regarding leave of absence policies and procedures.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in any of the following offices: Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington DC offices with a hybrid schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with attorneys, legal and professional staff, managers/supervisors, and HR Business Partners on leave of absence procedures, ensuring adherence with applicable leave laws and firm policies and practices; review and approve completed paperwork while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

• Monitor all pertinent steps and obtain all relevant information as it relates to employees’ leaves of absence; coordinate with the Total Rewards team regarding benefits-related issues and questions associated with leaves of absence.

• Generate and distribute written and verbal information to inform attorneys and professional staff, managers/supervisors and HR Business Partners, Payroll/Finance of leave eligibility and status.

• Provide technical expertise to attorneys and professional staff and managers/supervisor or HR Business Partners by explaining leave policies, procedures and timelines, review leaves processing of applicable offsets, and resolve problems or issues.

• Perform case management activities for approved leaves of absence by providing regular milestones, requiring and collecting return-to-work paperwork, and monitoring leave utilization. 

• Independently respond to attorneys’ and professional staff questions or concerns regarding leaves of absence, research leave policy issues and problems, and respond with appropriate action in accordance with state and federal laws and firm policies, and within the appropriate timeframes deemed by firm leadership.

• Ensure that applicable leave policies are being applied consistently, accurately and timely across all US offices, as well as proactively identifying risks and provide proper escalation for high level resolution.

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of California, New York, and Washington DC leave laws are preferred.

• Experience with HRIS and/or Workday systems preferred.

• Full cycle leaves experience is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge and proficiency of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and solid written and verbal communications skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, prepare business correspondence, proposals and reports, effectively present information to groups of employees, and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients and vendors.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com  and selecting “Careers.”

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For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is

$72,200.00 - $115,550.00

For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is $69,100.00 - $110,500.00

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.  The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.  If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from 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, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [email protected]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.