Hybrid Legal Administrative Assistant: Docs, Billing & Coordination

DLA Piper

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

Hybrid

USD 51,660 - 67,158

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and legal teams in a hybrid Boston, Philadelphia, or Baltimore setting. You will draft, edit, and file documents, manage electronic and physical filing, and assist with billing and workflow coordination.

The role requires fast‑paced, detail‑oriented support, strong communication, and expertise with MS Office and legal software. Experience with Zoom/Microsoft Teams is beneficial and the firm offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Effective verbal and written communication in the region’s language.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software (iManage, Aderant, DocXTools, Innova).
Ability to adapt to application upgrades and evolving attorney needs.
Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced environment while delivering firm standards.
Collaborative with LSAs and other support staff.
Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with workflow‑management and virtual collaboration tools like Zoom/Teams.

Responsibilities

Provides practice‑specific support to attorneys, prioritizing tasks by need.
Drafts, edits, and proofs legal documents and presentations for accuracy.
Maintains organization of electronic and paper filing within the firm’s systems.
Collaborates with other LAAs/LEAs on complex tasks and mentors LSAs as needed.
Manages assignments in the workflow tool to ensure timely completion and proper time entries.
Manages billing matters, including prebills and final bills delivery.
Serves as a trusted advisor on confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.