Legal Executive Assistant Patent Litigation in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Executive Assistant Patent Litigation in Washington, DC

Law Firm Non Legal Department

Min 5 yrs required

No

Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation: Remote/Hybrid, Full time

Department: Patent Litigation

Salary: - per hour (depending on location)

Experience: 5 years of professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives.

Job Requisition ID: R2025-860

Job Title: Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation

Location: Washington, DC (hybrid work schedule)

H1: Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation: Remote/Hybrid, Full time

H2: Join DLA Piper as a Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation

Bold and Exceptional Law Firm Culture:

- DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive law firm.

- Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm.

- Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place where you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.

Responsibilities:

- Support multiple lawyers by proactively managing day-to-day functions of a partner's practice.

- Serve as a consultant for partners, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information.

- Ensure meetings and materials are efficient and effective.

- Act as a trusted partner to deliver against practice and client priorities.

- Support the Patent Litigation trial team, including potential travel.

- Exercise discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters.

- Plan, coordinate, and maintain attorney Outlook calendars.

- Work closely with attorneys to keep them well informed and prepared.

- Complete critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach.

- Handle direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts.

- Prepare agendas, reports, and presentations.

- Develop and maintain professional relationships.

- Coordinate department or practice group meetings.

- Participate in practice group and client team meetings.

- Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.

- Oversee billing matters.

Desired Skills:

- Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Solid organizational skills.

- Excellent time management skills.

- Strong work ethic and flexible, dependable, and positive attitude.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment.

Minimum Education:

- High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

- Bachelor's Degree.

Essential Job Expectations:

- Effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

- Successfully meet deadlines and expectations.

- Foster positive work relationships.

- Comply with all firm policies and practices.

- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity as needed.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands.

- Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands:

- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Work Environment:

- Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home.

Disclaimer:

- This job description is not intended to describe all elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification.

Application Process:

- Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Salary Information:

- The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is - per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

- Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

- The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.

- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.