DLA Piperposted about 2 months ago
$44 - $58/Yr
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Supporting multiple lawyers, the Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) 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. This position can sit in our Los Angeles office and offers a hybrid work schedule working at least three days in the office.

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.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 5 years' experience in 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 and 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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
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