Legal Executive Assistant

Job Description

The growing DC office of a full service global law firm is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support two/three Partners of the firm. The Executive Assistant serves as the key point of contact as well as a liaison between the attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain busy calendars, emails and coordination of meetings
• Prepare and organize complex travel arrangements (domestic and international)
• Maintain client files, update contact list, route correspondence
• Drafting letters and daily correspondence
• Monitors, screens, and responds to and distributes incoming communication
• Process reimbursement expenses, and credit card reconciliation
• Manage client billing, expenses and time entry
• Marketing and business development support
• Heavy client contact for coordination and assist with the management of client relationships
• Type client engagement letters, run conflict checks and open new matters
• Assist with business development initiatives and special projects

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have seven or more years' experience as legal administrative or legal executive assistant with a global or national law firm
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook required, as well as other office technologies

The firm is on a 35 hour work week, 4 days in office hybrid schedule, 4 weeks vacation, paid overtime, full benefits and yearly bonus.