Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $100K, commensurate with experience, plus very generous bonus, medical benefits, transit, all firm amenities, generous PTO, 401K w/match, exceptional work environment and firm culture.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive level legal support to Partner and Associates in multiple practice areas
• Function with autonomy and work on special projects with each case and client
• Handle complex Legal Assistant activities (may be highly confidential and require discretion)
• Performs research as directed by attorneys
• Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationship with clients
• Communicate effectively on busy telephone lines with courtesy
• Assist in the preparation of time-keeping, travel, expense reports and other personnel records;
• Draft and proofread correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents; perform blacklining and redlining; create table of contents and table of authorities
• Coordinate travel for Clients, Witnesses and Experts; research cost-effective travel and alternatives
• Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences with conference services, catering services and the audiovisual departments

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of c-suite executive level support in a professional law firm to a Partner, Sr. Partner or Managing Partner or professional services environment
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and diplomatically
• Ability to remain calm and function under pressure in a constantly changing environment with highly confidential information
• Ability to collaborate with all levels and multiple departments
• Detail oriented with strong day-to-day organizational skills
• Ability to be proactive, prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• A person seeking long-term career stability, security and growth with a major international law firm and attorney