Executive Legal Assistant

Position Overview This position is that of an Executive Assistant within Torridon Law PLLC in Washington, DC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Executive Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support one of our senior partners and senior counsels in all aspects of legal work at a litigation and investigations boutique. You should be highly dependable and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all legal and client matters. Responsibilities Serving as the principal administrative point of contact for one of the senior attorneys and other attorney staff of the firm. Independently manages the executive leaders' calendars, executes their travel plans, prepares and arranges for briefing materials, and organizes meetings and conferences. Assisting with the coordination of travel logistics, including transportation, flights, and accommodation and resolving problems related to last‑minute changes or cancellations. Supports the efficient handling of logistics while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Coordinating and preparing memoranda, talking points, briefing materials, reports, spreadsheets, charts, and other documentation ensuring correct formatting, grammar, and punctuation in accordance with Firm standards. Managing the workflow of documents, physical and electronic, in an accurate and timely manner. Utilizing a variety of office automations and automated data processing systems and software programs to successfully accomplish duties. Providing a variety of other administrative support to include expense reports for principals and employee engagement and internal communications. Organizing and maintaining files, both electronic and physical, to ensure efficient case management. Coordinating and scheduling meetings, court appearances, and depositions. Communicating with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel. Independently developing charts, briefings, etc. for specific projects. Qualifications Education Associate’s degree or higher (preferably in legal studies, business administration, or related field). Paralegal certification or legal assistant certification is a plus, but not required. 3–7+ years supporting attorneys (especially partners or senior counsel). Experience with civil litigation, corporate law, trusts & estates, or specialty practices is valuable. Technical & Software Skills Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Legal practice management systems (e.g., Clio, iManage, Elite, or similar). Document management tools. Billing/time entry software. Ability to draft correspondence, briefs, and filings with precision. Communication & Organizational Skills Strong proofreading and formatting capabilities. Exceptional organization—managing complex calendars, deadlines, and case materials. Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, court filing rules, deadlines, and document types. Ability to summarize legal documents for attorneys. High discretion and confidentiality handling sensitive cases. Ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Detail‑oriented and reliable under pressure. Logistics Information Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: The selectee will be required to report on‑site at 801 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Telework: Available – Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the firm’s policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Torridon Law is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes decisions on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex or gender, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, membership in state or federal military forces or military reserves, ancestry, age, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr