Hybrid Legal Executive Assistant

DLA Piper; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a skilled Legal Executive Assistant to support attorneys by managing daily functions of a practice and enabling partners to focus on client work. The LEA acts as a trusted business partner, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and ensuring accuracy across documents and communications.

Collaboration with LAA/LSA teams is essential for smooth operations. Responsibilities span project management, calendar oversight, travel planning, billing support, and research to prepare

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in an administrative role within a corporate or legal environment.
• Experience supporting upper-level leadership and teams.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and legal document production.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and travel; ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents and presentations.
• Coordinate meeting planning and agendas with internal and external parties.
• Oversee billing processes and prebills; serve as proxy for attorneys as needed.
• Collaborate with LSAs and LAAs to complete complex projects.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Case management software

Research tools

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a skilled Legal Executive Assistant to support attorneys by managing daily functions of a practice and enabling partners to focus on client work. The LEA acts as a trusted business partner, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and ensuring accuracy across documents and communications.

Collaboration with LAA/LSA teams is essential for smooth operations. Responsibilities span project management, calendar oversight, travel planning, billing support, and research to prepare