- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in a legal or professional services environment are encouraged to apply. The employer welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances, including those who may need reasonable adjustments during the hiring process.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
DLA Piper is hiring an organised and proactive Legal Assistant to support its Litigation and Regulatory Practice on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This position works closely with lawyers and wider stakeholders to keep the team running smoothly and to provide dependable support on complex, high-profile matters.
The opportunity offers direct exposure to litigation and regulatory work in a global law firm setting, with scope to take ownership of day-to-day tasks and contribute meaningfully from the outset. It is well suited to someone who enjoys a varied workload, works well in a fast-moving environment, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality support.
Key duties
- Drafting, preparing, and formatting legal correspondence and documents
- Keeping electronic and physical filing systems organised and up to date
- Processing accounts payable items and expense reimbursements
- Updating client records and maintaining matter files
- Coordinating with both internal teams and outside contacts
- Carrying out everyday office support tasks such as printing, copying, and filing
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of experience in a legal or professional services setting, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities. Attention to detail, sound time management, and strong organisational skills are essential.
You should be highly confident using the full Microsoft Office suite, comfortable working with numbers, and able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum. A proactive attitude, team focus, and a strong sense of urgency are also important for success in this role.
About the employer
DLA Piper is a global law firm supporting clients across borders and sectors. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, the firm works on cross-border matters, major transactions, and complex disputes while continuing to invest in innovative ways of delivering legal services.
Inclusion and recruitment notes
The firm says inclusion is broader than a single definition and values the different perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences people bring. It aims to create an environment where people can thrive and encourages applications from talented candidates from all backgrounds and circumstances.
Reasonable adjustments can be provided during the recruitment process to support accessibility and inclusion. Where permitted by local law, pre-engagement screening checks may be completed before the first day of work.