Disputes Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

DLA Piper LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for Disputes in Los Angeles/San Diego. Hybrid work arrangement with collaboration across associates, partners, and attorneys. You will draft, edit, and manage documents, maintain filing systems, and support billing and workflow processes.

The role emphasizes discretion with confidential matters, professional client service, and detailed attention to administrative operations within a busy law firm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or related field.
• At least 2 years of legal setting experience under attorney or office administrator supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice-specific support to multiple associates, partners, and other attorneys.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, communications, files, or presentations.
• Oversee the organization of electronic and paper filing systems for easy access and up-to-date records.
• Collaborate with LSAs/LEAs; mentor and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Provide status updates on projects and escalate as needed.
• Oversee billing matters, prebills, and act as a proxy for billing questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

iManage

Aderant

DocXTools

Innova

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for Disputes in Los Angeles/San Diego. Hybrid work arrangement with collaboration across associates, partners, and attorneys. You will draft, edit, and manage documents, maintain filing systems, and support billing and workflow processes.

The role emphasizes discretion with confidential matters, professional client service, and detailed attention to administrative operations within a busy law firm.