Executive Assistant Global Law Firm Corporate Practice Group
Onsite
An outstanding opportunity is open for our client, a well-known global AmLaw firm. This is a great role for an Executive Assistant who knows how to stay three steps ahead and likes being the right hand to some of the best attorneys in the business.
The firm is looking for an Executive Assistant to support three or more attorneys, including the Co-Chair of the Global Corporate Practice, in its Century City office. This onsite, high-visibility role is a fantastic fit for an Executive Assistant who thrives in a dynamic environment and knows how to keep top executives running at full speed - with professionalism, poise, and just a touch of "Radar" from MASH.
The last person in this seat stayed for 20 years. Enough said.
What this Executive Assistant role looks like:
- Greet VIPs and executives from Fortune 500 companies
- Manage busy phone lines, set up conference calls, coordinate meetings
- Handle time entries, open new matters, draft engagement letters
- Book travel, process expenses, maintain detailed calendars
- Keep legal files organized (both electronic and paper)
- Prepare and proofread a wide range of legal and administrative documents
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and key players
- Handle a little bit of everything - all while keeping cool under pressure
Who fits right in:
- A polished Executive Assistant with 5+ years supporting senior law firm partners, C-Suite executives, or directors
- A pro at Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), document management systems, and preferably familiar with DocuSign and Concur
- Someone who understands the pace of a corporate law practice and can anticipate needs before they even come up
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but experience, maturity, and professional instincts are just as important.
Bonus points if:
- You've supported high-powered attorneys before
- You have experience working with corporate law practices
- You know how to glide through busy days with a sense of humor intact
If you're looking for an Executive Assistant position where your work truly matters - and where your skills will be appreciated every day - this is the one.
Other titles: Executive Legal Assistant