Hybrid Legal Admin Assistant: Fast-Paced Support & Billing

DLA Piper LLP (US); United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP (US) seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our New York office on a hybrid schedule. The LAA will support attorneys with document drafting, proofreading, and filing systems, while also handling billing and project coordination.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask are essential in this fast-paced environment. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's in a related field.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal software such as iManage or Aderant.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and presentations.
• Maintain and organize electronic and paper filing systems in DMS/repositories.
• Oversee billing processes and prebills, and assist with time entry and reimbursements.
• Collaborate with LSAs and LEAs, offering mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Adapt to AI tools

Flexibility

Collaboration

Zoom/Microsoft Teams

Workflow management

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Aderant

DocXTools

Innova

AI-powered tools

Job description

DLA Piper LLP (US) seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our New York office on a hybrid schedule. The LAA will support attorneys with document drafting, proofreading, and filing systems, while also handling billing and project coordination.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask are essential in this fast-paced environment. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's in a related field.