Legal Administrative Assistant – Transactions
DLA Piper
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $35 - $48 per hour
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Provides practice-specific support to multiple associates, partners, and other attorneys
- Drafts, edits, and proofreads legal documents, communications, files, or presentations
- Oversees the maintenance and organization of electronic and paper filing systems
- Collaborates with other LAAs or LEAs for complex projects
- Provides mentorship and guidance to LSAs who assist with projects
- Organizes and monitors assignments within the firm’s workflow tool
- Oversees billing matters including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- 2 years' experience working in a legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney or office administrator
- Prior experience working with Microsoft Office products or legal software such as iManage, Aderant, DocXTools, Innova
- General familiarity with legal terminology, documentation, and best practices for law firms
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Ability to communicate effectively in the native language of the region via e-mail or voice
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
legal document draftingeditingproofreadingbilling managementworkflow organizationlegal terminologyproblem-solving
Soft skills
attention to detailmentorshipcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDBachelor's Degree in Legal StudiesBachelor's Degree in Business Administration