Telecom Specialist

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm that values its people as the backbone of the organization. The Telecom Specialist will provide administrative, project management, research, and office support for an assigned department or practice group, contributing to the firm’s strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties to include creating and editing documents, maintaining spreadsheets, and analyzing data
• Research information and gathers data in order to prepare reports, analyses, and multi-national surveys
• Handles various projects for department or practice groups
• Attends and participates in meetings to gain an understanding of department objectives and recent activities
• Effectively communicates, verbally and written correspondence with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produces and successfully meet deliverables, answers phones, and responds to files and correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner as required
• Assists with document management system to update and/or create new documents, which may need collating documents, brochures or other materials, as needed

Skills

• Skills in Microsoft office to include Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet software
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications skills
• Strong attention to detail to provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and foster positive work relationships
• High School or GED
• 1 year experience in an office environment - preferably within a law office, professional services organization, legislative setting, federal agency or military organization
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, 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, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Government Affairs, or related field

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

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