Legal Administrative Assistant

The role of the Legal Administrative Assistant will be to provide high value support as an essential part of the services as a Legal Administration function. Developing strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders, supporting team members, and developing technical expertise are integral to the success of this role. In an ever changing fast-paced environment, taking pride in achieving objectives that support DLA Piper in its provision of market leading legal services.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with partners, fee earners or senior business services leaders to deliver an exceptional legal administration service.

Stakeholder engagement

• developing strong relationships with stakeholders within your team and across the firm;
• proactively promote the benefits of team working with fee earners and senior business service leaders;
• sharing any feedback received from stakeholders with reportings lines in a timely manner to help resolve issues in order to maintain excellent service delivery;
• sharing knowledge and best practice with team members to help create consistent levels of support;
• acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced members of the team by sharing knowledge and best practice;
• actively participating in and contributing to team meetings.

Compliance support

Team workflow

Providing general legal administrative support

About you

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.