Legal Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives , 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. This position will collaborate regularly with Legal Support Assistants (LSAs), Legal Executive Assistants (LEAs), and attorneys on various tasks and assignments, ensuring work is properly allocated and completed on time. The LAA role requires a high level of flexibility and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects may have to be prioritized for the firm's attorneys. Projects will often require high-level technical skills with Microsoft Office programs or various types of legal software commonly seen in law firms. Location This position is located in our Reston 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 proofread legal documents, communications, files, or presentations to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee the maintenance and organization of electronic and paper filing systems within the firm's DMS/repositories. Ensure all work products are easily accessible and up to date.
• Organizes and monitors assignments within the firm's workflow tool, ensuring that administrative tasks are properly allocated and completed on time. These projects can include but are not limited to time entry and expense reimbursements.

Requirements

• The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant position in order to perform the job successfully.
• 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 th

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.

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