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Executive Assistant

  • Source: LinkedIn
  • LaSalle Network
  • On-site
  • Chicago
  • Mid level

Job Description

A prestigious law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior partner. The ideal candidate is a polished professional who thrives on staying one step ahead, managing complex priorities, and serving as a trusted right hand. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and execute with a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex executive calendar, including frequent changes, competing priorities, and high-volume scheduling
  • Serve as a gatekeeper for the executive, managing inbox communications, prioritizing urgent matters, and ensuring timely follow-up
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries, logistics, and last-minute changes
  • Prepare, draft, and edit correspondence, emails, and other communications as needed
  • Support client-related activities, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and follow-up
  • Assist with gifting initiatives and other special projects as needed
  • Proactively anticipate needs, solve problems, and ensure priorities are executed efficiently

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Executive or Personal Assistant experience supporting senior executives, attorneys, or partners
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and executive communications
  • Comfortable working onsite in New York City, 5 days per week

Key Details Salary: $125,000–$145,000 annually

Benefits: Ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision benefits package offered by the employer

Type: Direct Hire

If you are a polished Executive Assistant who thrives in high-intensity, high-accountability environments and takes pride in being a trusted right hand to senior leadership, we encourage you to apply today!

Phoebe Gilbert

Senior Recruiter

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

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