Legal Executive Assistant
$25 - $50 per hourLHH
Legal Executive Assistant Litigation
Pay: $25$50 per hour Job Type: Full-Time; Temp-to-Hire Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week Practice Area: Litigation
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to a senior Litigation Partner. This role is ideal for a proactive, adaptable professional with strong litigation knowledge, proven travel coordination experience, and the ability to support paralegals as needed in a fast-paced law firm environment.
In simple terms: You'll help a senior attorney by organizing their schedule, coordinating travel, resolving basic IT issues, and pitching in with legal support when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level, strategic administrative support to a senior Litigation Partner
- Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and domestic/international travel
- Manage day-to-day logistics, scheduling priorities, and expense tracking
- Anticipate needs and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Assist paralegals with legal and litigation-related tasks as needed
- Troubleshoot basic IT and technical issues independently
- Maintain professionalism, discretion, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes
- Experience providing administrative support in a legal environment
- Proven experience coordinating meetings and travel
- Comfortable troubleshooting basic IT issues
- Proactive, flexible, and willing to step in where needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 57 years of experience as a Legal Executive Assistant
- Experience supporting senior attorneys in a fast-paced law firm or professional services environment
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term disability; additional voluntary benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); commuter benefits; and a 401(k) plan. Our benefits program provides employees with the flexibility to choose coverage options that best meet their individual needs.
Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law; and holiday pay upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Related Job Titles
- Legal Executive Assistant
- Legal Secretary
- Executive Assistant
- Litigation Assistant
Skills
Legal terminology Litigation processes Administrative support Meeting coordination Travel coordination IT troubleshooting
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