Hybrid Legal Executive Assistant – Austin

DLA Piper LLP; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support attorneys with project management, document preparation, and client communications in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex travel arrangements while delivering high-quality work. The position collaborates with LSAs/LAAs to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in legal studies or business administration.
• Minimum 5 years in an administrative role supporting senior leaders in a corporate or legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and management of the attorney’s projects ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently.
• Serves as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments, handling inquiries and relaying messages accurately.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships to ensure teams work together efficiently and effectively.
• Delegates assignments as necessary to LSAs and monitors progress for timely completion.
• Drafts, proofs, and finalizes legal documents, correspondence, and presentations on behalf of the attorney.
• Oversees the maintenance and organization of electronic and paper filing systems within the firm’s DMS/repositories.
• Oversees meeting planning and coordinates with internal and external parties; prepares agendas and materials.
• Manages billing matters including prebills and client communications; acts as proxy for attorneys on billing questions.
• Manages the attorney’s calendar, schedules meetings, resolves conflicts, and coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or business administration

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Teams

DMS

Job description

DLA Piper LLP in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support attorneys with project management, document preparation, and client communications in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex travel arrangements while delivering high-quality work. The position collaborates with LSAs/LAAs to ensure efficient operations.