Executive Legal Assistant

About the Company

Our client, a highly respected AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support the firm’s Global Managing Partner in their NYC office. This is a high-level, visible role that requires an exceptionally polished, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate as a true strategic right hand.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of administrative experience within a law firm setting and be comfortable managing an extremely complex, high-volume workload with professionalism, discretion, and urgency. Prior paralegal experience is a plus, but not required. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being the operational backbone of an executive’s day-to-day life from a professional standpoint. Very little personal assistant work involved.

Responsibilities :

• Manage an extremely complex and ever-changing global calendar across multiple time zones
• Coordinate intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics
• Handle high-level legal administrative support and correspondence
• Prepare, edit, and proofread documents, presentations, and client-facing materials
• Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between the Managing Partner, attorneys, clients, and internal leadership
• Prioritize competing requests and anticipate needs before they arise
• Track deadlines, meetings, and follow-ups with exceptional attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Qualifications :

• 8+ years of executive/legal administrative experience within a law firm environment required
• Experience supporting senior leadership, managing partners, or C-suite executives strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly polished, resourceful, and proactive demeanor
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Prior paralegal experience is a plus

Pay range and compensation package :

• $90K–$110K base salary
• Bonus eligible
• Fully paid benefits
• Free breakfast and lunch daily
• Excellent long-term growth potential and firm stability

This is an incredible opportunity to join a top-tier law firm supporting one of the most senior leaders within the organization. Apply with your resume today!