Legal Executive Assistant

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Title: Executive Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Founding Partner

Financial District, NYC $70,000 – $85,000 In-Office Only

Position Overview
Liakas Law, P.C., a family-owned Plaintiff Personal Injury firm, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and bilingual (English/Spanish) Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the Founding Partner. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Executive Assistant will also oversee key operational functions, including client communication and Office calendaring.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the Founding Partner’s calendar, including meetings, court appearances, appointments, and travel.
• Manage the firm’s office calendar.
• Communicate professionally with clients, staff, attorneys, courts, and vendors in both English and Spanish.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, and other administrative documents.
• Screen calls, emails, and other communications.
• Coordinate meetings and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and provide general administrative support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar executive support role.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.
• Plaintiff Personal Injury experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 – $85,000 annually, based on experience
• 401(k), health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, commuter benefits
• Paid PTO and sick time
• Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role supports a Founding Partner directly and requires professionalism, confidentiality, bilingual client communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Do you meet these expectations?

Experience:

• senior executive, partner, or principal support: 2 years (Required)
• senior executive calendar, scheduling, and daily workflow: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish fluently and occasionally (Required)

Work Location: In person