DLA Piper
Overview
Legal Executive Assistant
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DLA Piper
is a role that supports multiple lawyers, proactively filters and attends to the day-to-day functions of a partner's practice so they can focus on building and maintaining their practice. The LEA is a consultant for the partner, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the partner, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and helping deliver against the priorities of the practice and clients.
Location This position can sit in our Washington, D.C. office and offers a hybrid work schedule, working at least 3 days in the office.
Responsibilities
Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice.
Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members (Legal Support Assistants and Legal Administrative Assistants) and firm resources. When delegating, maintains responsibility for and tracks all activities/tasks/projects to successful completion. Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage.
Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters.
Exercises discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters.
Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.
Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately.
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate the partner's ability to effectively build the practice.
Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts.
Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential.
Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments.
Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting.
Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees.
Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures.
Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting.
Desired Skills Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with peers, lawyers, clients, business professionals, and various firm departments on a regular basis. Solid organizational skills required to manage multiple high priority projects at one time. Performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy. Excellent time management skills necessary and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable and positive attitude. Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment.
Education and Experience
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience: 5 years’ professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives
Essential Job Expectations
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, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and 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.
EEO and Company Information DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Other Details Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online. Accommodation requests for disabilities can be made by contacting careers@us.dlapiper.com. No agency applications will be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $44.44 - $58.88 per hour, dependent on geographic market location. The compensation offered will also depend on experience, skills, and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. 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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DLA Piper
is a role that supports multiple lawyers, proactively filters and attends to the day-to-day functions of a partner's practice so they can focus on building and maintaining their practice. The LEA is a consultant for the partner, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the partner, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and helping deliver against the priorities of the practice and clients.
Location This position can sit in our Washington, D.C. office and offers a hybrid work schedule, working at least 3 days in the office.
Responsibilities
Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice.
Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members (Legal Support Assistants and Legal Administrative Assistants) and firm resources. When delegating, maintains responsibility for and tracks all activities/tasks/projects to successful completion. Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage.
Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters.
Exercises discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters.
Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.
Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately.
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate the partner's ability to effectively build the practice.
Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts.
Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential.
Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments.
Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting.
Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees.
Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures.
Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting.
Desired Skills Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with peers, lawyers, clients, business professionals, and various firm departments on a regular basis. Solid organizational skills required to manage multiple high priority projects at one time. Performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy. Excellent time management skills necessary and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable and positive attitude. Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment.
Education and Experience
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience: 5 years’ professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives
Essential Job Expectations
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, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and 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.
EEO and Company Information DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Other Details Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online. Accommodation requests for disabilities can be made by contacting careers@us.dlapiper.com. No agency applications will be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $44.44 - $58.88 per hour, dependent on geographic market location. The compensation offered will also depend on experience, skills, and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. 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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