Transactional Assistant - Private Equity

DLA Piper • Atlanta, GA

3d • $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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED