Legal Support Assistant

DLA Piper • New York, NY

82d • $29 - $46

About The Position

As a Legal Support Services team member, this position is dynamic and collaborative. This position handles a broad range of administrative tasks, document production and other support-related projects as needed. The position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills required to interact with team members, business professionals, lawyers and other firm departments on a daily basis.
• Must have a professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and have strong attention-to-detail and follow through skills.
• Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to take ownership and also work effectively as part of a team.
• Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong professional judgment.

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.
• 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.
• Remains current in technical skills by taking offered courses and attending organized meetings and training as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

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