Legal Executive Assistant

Summary Our client is a well-established law firm seeking a highly organized and professional Legal Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys and firm leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and substantive knowledge comparable to a paralegal, along with excellent administrative and organizational skills. This is an opportunity for someone who understands the legal environment and can confidently support attorneys beyond traditional administrative duties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or legal environment
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, documents, and legal processes
• Experience providing executive or administrative support to attorneys, partners, or senior legal professionals
• Ability to handle substantive legal-related tasks and attorney support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology
• Professional demeanor with excellent judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive client and firm information

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and firm leadership
• Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal correspondence, documents, reports, and presentations
• Assist attorneys with legal and case-related administrative tasks
• Coordinate communications with clients, attorneys, courts, and other external parties
• Organize and maintain confidential legal files and documents
• Monitor deadlines, appointments, and follow-up items
• Assist with document preparation, filing, and other legal administrative processes
• Support attorneys with research, document organization, and other substantive legal-related tasks as needed
• Coordinate meetings and communications on behalf of attorneys
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Provide support on special projects and other administrative needs as assigned

Work Arrangements 4 days in office and 1 day WFH