Senior Executive Legal Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant to the Chair of Real Estate — Legal Executive Support

Kelley Kronenberg, a full-service law firm known for its modern approach to legal practice, is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Chair of our Real Estate Division in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This hybrid role sits at the center of a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional practice. You will be coordinating priorities, protecting the Chair's time, and keeping critical initiatives moving.

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant or Legal Assistant who thrives on anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and being the trusted right hand to senior leadership, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support & Calendar Management: Manage the Chair's calendar, scheduling, correspondence, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements, while triaging administrative, client, and operational matters and routing them to the right person or department.
• Confidential & Compliance Coordination: Handle confidential personal and professional matters for the Chair, monitor day-to-day compliance requirements for the Real Estate Practice, and coordinate new-file administrative checks such as SCRA, PACER, military status, and social match verifications.
• Recruiting & Onboarding Support: Coordinate job requests, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding logistics for new Real Estate Practice team members in partnership with Human Resources.
• Client & Business Development Support: Organize and distribute client alerts, support client surveys and audits, and assist with business development meeting coordination, materials preparation, and event logistics.
• Correspondence & Reporting: Draft, design, and proofread correspondence, reports, memos, and presentations, and manage travel and expense reporting with accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing executive-level administrative support, preferably as an Executive Assistant, legal assistant, or similar role supporting a senior executive, practice chair, law firm partner, or professional services leader.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, confidential, and time-sensitive matters with exceptional judgment and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the firm.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus eligibility and 401(k) with employer match.
• Health & Wellness: Company-paid PPO health coverage (100% paid option available), plus dental and vision plans.
• Time to Recharge: Generous PTO, floating holidays, and dedicated mental health days.
• Growth & Community: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and a collaborative culture with monthly celebrations and firm events.
• Fort Lauderdale Office Perks: Daily coffee and beverages, afternoon snacks, and Friday breakfasts for team members who come into the office as part of this hybrid schedule.

About the Firm

Kelley Kronenberg is a full-service law firm built around a modern approach to practicing law. We prioritize the employee experience — giving our team the technology, support staff, and flexibility to do their best work without unnecessary friction. Join a firm in Fort Lauderdale where your contributions are valued and your career trajectory is taken seriously.

Ready to apply? Submit your resume today — we're moving quickly to fill this role.