Corporate Executive Assistant
COMPENSATION: Base salary to $135K, very generous bonus, medical benefits, PTO, 401K, and all firm amenities. Exceptional firm and culture. Noted for career stability and security. A “Best Employer”!
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA | Palo Alto, CA | Santa Monica, CA | Seattle, WA
THE ORGANIZATION: Top International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide executive level legal support to Corporate Partner and CMO
- Assist partner in their business development efforts
- Engage with clients
- Handle social media platforms for partner
- 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 an ongoing positive business relationship with clients
- Communicate effectively on busy, multiple telephone lines
- Assist with time entry and billing as needed; set up invoices and statements, enter and track attorney’s billable hours, create reports and maintain records
- Draft and proofread correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents; perform blacklining and redlining; create a table of contents and table of authorities
- Coordinate travel for Clients, Witnesses, and Experts; research cost-effective travel and alternatives
- Type, format, edit and finalize legal documents
- Compose routine letters and memoranda and prepare reports
- Assist in the preparation of time-keeping, travel, expense reports, and other personnel records
- Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 4+ years of experience supporting a senior level executive in a law firm or professional services environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and function under pressure in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
- Excellent attendance, punctual and flexible to work overtime
- Ability to collaborate smoothly with many other people and departments
- Detail oriented with strong day-to-day organizational skills
- Ability to be proactive, organize/prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously