Executive Assistant
$135,000–$145,000 year
Hybrid · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Executive Assistant to Global Practice Head(s)/Senior Partners in a global law firm, providing proactive strategic support beyond traditional administrative duties. Serve as a business partner to leadership, manage priorities and workflows, anticipate issues and surface risks, act as gatekeeper for time and commitments, and coordinate with internal stakeholders across regions. Support consistent client engagement, efficiency in billing processes, risk management, and business development activities, while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment. Leverage advanced Microsoft products and AI tools to enable leadership to operate at maximum effectiveness and strengthen client service across leadership, client, and cross-regional activities.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders operating at scale
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business and sales operations
- Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and general accounting procedures
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and judgment skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and AI tools
- High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
- Compliance with the firm's policy requiring office presence at least three days per week
- Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States
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