Legal Executive Assistant - Litigation

DLA Piper • Chicago, IL

106d • $44 - $58 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Executive Assistant - Litigation supports multiple lawyers proactively filters and attends to the day-to-day functions of a partner's practice so that they can focus on building and maintaining their practice. This role serves as a consultant for the partner, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the partner, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and serving as a trusted partner to help deliver against the priorities of the practice and clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple high priority projects.
• Excellent time management skills necessary and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable and positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.

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 and firm resources.
• 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 Outlook 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.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• 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.
• Coordinates department or practice group meetings.
• Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures.
• Oversees billing matters and monitors client budgets for reporting purposes.
• Performs a specific skill set within the litigation practice area.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees