Executive Legal Assistant

Job Description

Be the Right Hand to a Respected Managing Partner

A well-established and highly regarded defense litigation firm in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an exceptional Executive Legal Assistant to provide direct, one-on-one support to its Managing Partner.


This is more than a legal assistant position. You'll serve as a trusted partner to a busy executive, playing an integral role in keeping a fast-paced litigation practice running seamlessly. The ideal candidate is confident, resourceful, proactive, and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.


If you're someone who anticipates needs before they arise, takes ownership of your work, and enjoys working alongside firm leadership, we'd love to connect.

What You'll Do

• Provide dedicated executive and legal support to the Managing Partner
• Manage an ever-changing calendar, appointments, deadlines, and priorities
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, depositions, and travel arrangements
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence and litigation documents
• File pleadings and legal documents with state and federal courts
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical case deadlines
• Record attorney time accurately and efficiently
• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical client files
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and executives
• Communicate confidently with high-level professionals and organizational leadership
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and keep matters moving without constant direction

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Litigation Secretary in a law firm
• Strong calendaring and deadline management skills
• E-filing in California State courts
• Experience with court filings and litigation procedures
• Exceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Comfortable interacting with executives, clients, and firm leadership
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• A proactive, polished, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Someone who takes initiative, follows through, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever needed

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Support one highly respected Managing Partner
• Be a valued member of a collaborative and successful defense litigation team
• Meaningful, high-impact work where your contributions are recognized
• Stable firm with an excellent reputation
• Professional, team-oriented culture
• Convenient Downtown Los Angeles office

If you're an organized professional who enjoys being the person everyone relies on and takes pride in keeping a busy practice operating at its highest level, this could be an outstanding next step in your career.


Reach out directly for more information or to discuss whether this opportunity aligns with your background and career goals. Please contact Brianna Schlick at View phone number on click.appcast.io or confidentially submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.