What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Specialist position at DLA Piper?
DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results oriented people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have exceptional problem solving skills.
If you are a highly talented Legal Practice Specialist interested in working closely with attorneys and clients, we want to hear from you!
This position is located in the Austin office.
The Legal Support Services department provides lawyers with a high-level of practice group support and is involved in the day-to-day management of clients and matters.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma
- 2 years’ administrative and clerical experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Strong client service skills
Preferred Requirements:
- College degree
What will your day look like?
Your responsibilities will include a broad range of administrative duties to include preparing, editing, and proofreading a variety of documents, calendar maintenance, scheduling meetings, and document production. You will be responsible for delegating work to appropriate resources and ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner.
You will also be responsible for time entry, tracking WIP and A/R, reviewing and editing pre-bills for submission to accounting, coordinating complex domestic/international travel arrangements, and processing travel reimbursements.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
Agency applications will not be considered.
