Transactional Assistant - Private Equity

DLA Piper•Atlanta, GA

1d•$34 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Summary Assists the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining and organizing files, preparing documents, updating, and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks. Location This position is located in our Atlanta office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience.
Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis.
Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letter, charts, etc.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
High School Diploma.
1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
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
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize documents for attorney review.
Research public records using internal and public websites.
Assists with preparing binders, prepares closing books, makes copies, enters data, and maintains files.
Performs database research and data entry.
Assists with corporate closings.
Obtains documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
Obtains information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
Assists paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
Other duties.