Legal Executive Assistant to the Partner
LOCATION: Boston, MA (Hybrid – Remote)
ORGANIZATION: Elite Law Firm
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus generous paid overtime, bonus eligible, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, vacation and sick/personal days, paid holidays, 401K, and more!
SUMMARY: Seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to join a Top-Tier Law Firm. The ideal candidate will perform administrative and secretarial tasks for assigned partners, other attorneys and the team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle various administrative functions; coordinate incoming and outgoing phone calls, route mail, organize attorney calendars, file expense reports, and take ownership of travel arrangements
- Create and organize various levels of legal and non-legal communications
- Collaborate with Client Accounting to maintain accurate client billing
- Responsible for new matter reports, updates and client/matter codes
- May assist with attorney personal work when required
- Develop and maintain strong collaboration with team members; showcase effective interpersonal skill
- Must adhere to firm operation policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
- 5+ years of experience in a role providing administrative support; legal/ law firm experience preferred
- Maintain a very strong customer service mindset and attitude
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs such as, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Excellent work ethic and strong teamwork skills in a high volume, high pressure environment
- Must be flexible, organized, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a calm, pleasant demeanor
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff and clients
- Able to keep matters confidential
