DLA Piper · 11 hours ago
Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$45.32/hr - $60.06/hr
5+ years expDLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support multiple lawyers in their Patent Litigation practice. The role involves managing day-to-day functions, coordinating schedules, and ensuring effective communication among departments to facilitate the partner's practice.
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Responsibilities
Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice
Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members (Legal Support Assistants and Legal Administrative Assistants) and firm resources. When delegating, maintains responsibility for and tracks all activities/tasks/projects to successful completion. Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage
Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters
Supports the Patent Litigation trial team which may include travel
Exercises discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters
Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries
Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate partner's ability to effectively build the practice
Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts
Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential
Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments
Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting
Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees
Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures
Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting purposes
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
5 years' of professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives
Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required
Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with peers, lawyers, clients, business professionals, and various firm departments on a regular basis
Solid organizational skills required to manage multiple high priority projects at one time
Performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy
Excellent time management skills necessary and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable and positive attitude
Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Legal studies, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred experience with supporting Patent Litigation, ITC, and IPR filings
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Bratt
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, US Operations
Andrew Dyson
UK Managing Partner
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