Legal Support Assistant

DLA Piper • Palo Alto, CA

92d • $31 - $39 • Hybrid

About The Position

The position of Legal Support Assistant is dynamic and collaborative. As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be receiving assignments from lawyers and assistants within our Investment Funds Group and working in unison with other team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of work. You will handle a broad range of administrative tasks, document production, and other support-related projects as needed.

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

• Receive assignments from lawyers and assistants within our Investment Funds Group and work 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.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, arranging travel, and organizing documents, as needed.
• Special projects to monitor and track Investment Funds deals, checklists, and enter deal details into the firm's Experience Hub will be a focused requirement of the role.
• 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.
• Ability to move from team to team upon request to assist with projects/special requests as needed, while prioritizing to meet deadlines.
• Remain 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

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