Case Assistant – Business and Commercial – Business and Commercial

Job Description

Case Assistant – Business and Commercial | DLA Piper

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at DLA Piper, located in Los Angeles. DLA Piper is a firm that values its people as the backbone, heart, and soul of its bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive culture. This position is essential for supporting the firm’s strategic initiatives by providing critical administrative and organizational assistance to paralegals and attorneys, helping them manage case files, prepare documents, and maintain vital information efficiently. It offers a place to engage in meaningful work and grow a career within the legal field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles
• Pay: $34–$44 hourly
• Team: Assists paralegals and attorneys
• Mission: Provides essential administrative and organizational support to legal professionals for effective case management and document preparation.
• Tech Stack: Word, Excel, Outlook, Database experience

What You’ll Actually Do
• Organize: Organize documents for attorney review and prepare them for production processes.
• Research: Conduct research of public records using public websites and obtain information from cities, municipalities, and public agencies.
• Prepare: Assist with the preparation of various documents, forms, charts, and letters, including creating binders and closing books.
• Maintain: Maintain organized case files, perform data entry, and update databases with relevant information.
• Support: Obtain information for audit letter responses and assist paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: 1 year of demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment, with preferred office experience in a law firm supporting paralegals and/or attorneys.
• Skills: Demonstrated basic proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and database experience; strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Bonus: Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.