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DLA Piper DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Summary The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) provides a wide range of administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s administrative functions and requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Location This position is located in our Los Angeles office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities
Provides practice-specific support to multiple associates, partners, and other attorneys, leveraging knowledge about unique practice tasks, requirements, and functions and can prioritize work accordingly. Drafts, edits, and proofreads legal documents, communications, files, or presentations to ensure accuracy. Oversees the maintenance and organization of electronic and paper filing systems within the firm’s DMS/repositories. Collaborates with other LAAs or LEAs to complete more complex projects or provide administrative support for any assigned attorneys. Organizes and monitors assignments within the firm’s workflow tool, ensuring that administrative tasks are properly allocated and completed on time. Oversees billing matters including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence. Serves as a trusted advisor for associates, partners, or other attorneys. Desired Skills The ability to communicate effectively in the native language of the region via e-mail or via voice is essential. Prior experience working with Microsoft Office products or legal software such as iManage, Aderant, DocXTools, Innova, etc. Minimum Education
High School or GED. Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree in Legal studies, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum Years Of Experience
2 years’ experience working in a legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney or office administrator, or within a similar role. 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. 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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Legal Administrative Assistant
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DLA Piper DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Summary The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) provides a wide range of administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s administrative functions and requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Location This position is located in our Los Angeles office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities
Provides practice-specific support to multiple associates, partners, and other attorneys, leveraging knowledge about unique practice tasks, requirements, and functions and can prioritize work accordingly. Drafts, edits, and proofreads legal documents, communications, files, or presentations to ensure accuracy. Oversees the maintenance and organization of electronic and paper filing systems within the firm’s DMS/repositories. Collaborates with other LAAs or LEAs to complete more complex projects or provide administrative support for any assigned attorneys. Organizes and monitors assignments within the firm’s workflow tool, ensuring that administrative tasks are properly allocated and completed on time. Oversees billing matters including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence. Serves as a trusted advisor for associates, partners, or other attorneys. Desired Skills The ability to communicate effectively in the native language of the region via e-mail or via voice is essential. Prior experience working with Microsoft Office products or legal software such as iManage, Aderant, DocXTools, Innova, etc. Minimum Education
High School or GED. Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree in Legal studies, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum Years Of Experience
2 years’ experience working in a legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney or office administrator, or within a similar role. 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. 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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