Legal Executive Assistant

We are seeking a Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) to support a team of attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced, complex environment. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain strict confidentiality, and provide exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients. Key Responsibilities Manage a high volume of time-sensitive communications, including calls, emails, and correspondence. Maintain attorney business development contacts and related information within the firm's CRM. Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize correspondence, legal documents, memos, transcripts, and other materials. Ensure documents meet accuracy, formatting, grammar, and firm style standards. Manage attorney calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings, including meeting rooms, meals, and refreshments. Support client outreach, relationship-building, business development, and marketing initiatives. Manage incoming and outgoing mail and maintain paper and electronic records. Process attorney expenses and check requests. Maintain documentation related to business development contacts, RFP responses, communications, and timekeeper matters. Track team workflows, metrics, and deadlines. Assist with the preparation, review, and finalization of client invoices. Coordinate domestic and business travel arrangements. Monitor and report attorneys' CLE credits. Assist with attorney board responsibilities and pro bono activities. Provide backup support to other Legal Executive Assistants as needed. Conduct research and assist attorneys with administrative and scheduling needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Prior litigation or labor and employment experience is preferred but not required. Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and electronic filing is a plus. Paralegal certificate and/or prior paralegal experience is preferred but not required. Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills. Strong proofreading, grammar, writing, and attention-to-detail skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Work10, and Adobe Pro. Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong judgment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of integrity. Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate with a team. Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and willingness to continuously develop technical and professional skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr