Executive Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a sharp, organized professional who thrives on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Our respected and growing law firm is looking for an Executive & Personal Assistant to support our Managing Partner. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks—managing schedules, coordinating meetings, overseeing travel and logistics, and handling both professional and personal to-dos.

The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and detail-driven. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently, managing priorities, and staying one step ahead. Strong communication skills and sound judgment are key.

We’re proud of the positive, team-oriented culture we’ve built—and we’re looking for someone who values that too. You’ll be joining a group of professionals who take their work seriously, support each other, and genuinely enjoy what they do.

The position comes with excellent health insurance and a benefits package, as well as generous paid time off and holidays. We offer a very warm, friendly, and close-knit office culture.

$50,000 - DOE

Executive & Personal Support:

• Manage a dynamic and evolving calendar with precision and foresight.
• Monitor and draft email communications, prepare correspondence, and assist with follow-up tasks.
• Coordinate client meetings, internal briefings, and external events.
• Research and manage personal and business-related tasks, errands, and service needs.
• Book and manage complex travel arrangements (business and personal).
• Anticipate needs and proactively remove obstacles from the Managing Partner’s day.
• Interact with clients, including handling delicate or escalated matters with professionalism.
• Oversee personal appointments, home services, and occasional family logistics.
• Support a culture of warmth, trust, and mutual respect in all interactions with staff, clients, and colleagues—helping to foster a work environment that is joyful, kind, and welcoming.

Administrative Support:

• Help manage records, digital filing systems, and internal communications.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and internal meetings.
• Oversee vendor relationships, office supply coordination, and occasional accounting approvals.
• Track renewal deadlines for subscriptions, professional licenses, and firm-wide compliance tasks.
• Play an active role in maintaining and building a harmonious workplace culture—being a connector, morale-booster, and tone-setter for positive energy and teamwork.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptionally organized and thrive in an executive support role.
• Ability to communicate with clarity, warmth, and professionalism.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and know how to handle sensitive information.
• Comfortable navigating digital tools and learning new systems quickly.
• Calm under pressure, polished in presentation, and a natural problem-solver.
• Know how to “manage up” and keep a busy executive focused and effective.
• Deeply value a workplace that is joyful, respectful, and emotionally intelligent—and you’re eager to help build and protect that every day.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of Staff (legal or professional services experience is a strong plus).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel); comfort with digital scheduling tools.
• Experience handling a mix of business and personal responsibilities.
• Fluent or conversational Spanish is a plus.
• Must be local or within commuting distance to Gretna, LA.

The Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C., has been serving clients across Louisiana for over 30 years. We make it our mission to empower clients and help them get a fair result through the legal process. Our main office is in Gretna and Metairie, and we plan to expand into the New Orleans Metro area.