Special Assistant to Managing Partner
LOCATION: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan
COMPENSATION: Base salary to $95K, plus paid overtime, very generous bonus, medical benefits, PTO, 401K, transit, all firm amenities, and more!
SUMMARY: The Special Assistant provides direct support to a respected Managing Partner within the firm. Functioning as an EA/Chief of Staff, this individual will have a degree of autonomy and a broad range of internal and external facing responsibilities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working hard as a member of a high-caliber and dedicated team, is comfortable working overtime (paid) and has the desire to take their career to the next level with a top law firm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and develop points of mention, speech drafts, presentations, proposals, and other communications for firm and external use (may be highly confidential and require discretion)
- Provide analytical and specialized executive level legal support to the Managing Partner
- Function with autonomy and work on special projects
- Interface and establish ongoing positive business relations as a point of contact wwith various members of leadership, associates, and stakeholders
- Attend meetings on behalf of the Partner, capturing detailed notes and action items
- Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences
- Manage the Partner’s calendar: confirming meeting, participants, organizing materials, preparation of schedules, etc
- Additional tasks as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 3+ years of attorney support, business development, or legal project management experience in a law firm or professional services setting
- Microsoft Office proficiency is required
- Willingness to work paid overtime on a regular basis
- Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
- Detail oriented with strong day-to-day organizational skills
