Legal Support Assistant

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm that values its people as the backbone of its operations. The Legal Support Assistant will work closely with the Investment Funds Group to handle a variety of administrative tasks and ensure the timely completion of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from lawyers and assistants within our Investment Funds Group and works in unison with other team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of work
• Monitor, accept, and complete work assignments through the firm’s software delegation tool and via email
• Handle various administrative tasks, such as processing expense reports, check requests, time entry, prebilling tasks, conflicts checks, and opening new client/matters
• Managing calendars, scheduling, arranging travel, and organizing documents, as needed
• Special projects to monitor and track Investment Funds deals and checklists and enter deal details into the firm’s Experience Hub will be a focused requirement of the role
• File documents using our electronic system and assist with research for projects, pulling documents, and other related tasks
• Ability to move from a variety of projects/special requests is crucial, as is the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to move from team to team upon request to assist with projects/special requests as needed while prioritizing to meet deadlines
• Remains current in technical skills by taking offered courses and attending organized meetings and training as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with team members, business professionals, lawyers and other firm departments on a daily basis
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
• Strong attention-to-detail and follow through skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter and demonstrate the ability to take ownership and also work effectively as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong professional judgment
• High School or GED
• 1 year experience performing basic office and clerical type duties in a law firm or professional service organization
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, participating in meetings as needed
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

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