Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant (Practice Innovation Assistant)

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant (Practice Innovation Assistant) based in any of Orrick's West Coast U.S. offices (Los Angeles, Orange County, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, or Seattle).

The Practice Innovation Assistant (PIA) is a key member of our Team Support department in the firm's Innovation group. The PIA provides high-impact administrative, operational, and legal practice support to assigned attorneys while also driving innovation at the firm. This role is designed for professionals who are passionate about technology, eager to develop expertise in legal operations, and committed to supporting high-performing legal and operations teams.

The PIA functions as a strategic partner to attorneys acting as an extension of their practice, proactively managing priorities, anticipating needs, exercising independent judgment, and ensuring that attorneys' time, focus, and resources are aligned to the highest-value work. The PIA acts as a digital fluency coach - learning, mastering, and training peers and attorneys on firm tools and platforms, including emerging technology such as AI and automation. They proactively manage workflows, coordinate projects, and ensure seamless execution of administrative tasks, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

This role goes beyond task execution to include decision support, prioritization, and end-to-end ownership of administrative and operational outcomes for assigned attorneys. The PIA is both an individual contributor and a collaborative team player, engaging positively with colleagues, adapting to change, and driving continuous improvement. They are assigned as a point of contact for lawyers and maintain skills related to their assigned lawyers' specific practice group needs.

Responsibilities include:

• General Support
• Digital Fluency & Technology Coaching
• Legal Practice Support
• Billing & Financial Coordination
• Project Management & Process Improvement
• Continuous Learning & Team Collaboration

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• 37 years professional experience, preferably in a professional services, consulting, technology, or corporate environment
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in the office at least three days a week, and the ability to work overtime when required

Preferred Qualifications include:

• 2+ years experience serving as mentor to others
• Experience supporting C-suite executives, senior leaders, or in high-stakes client service roles
• Operations management, business operations, or executive office support experience
• Experience with GenAI (ChatGPT, Copilot), Power BI, or other automation/data analytics platforms
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and use data to inform decisions
• Track record of full project ownership with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable; thrives in ambiguity and change
• Ability to serve as a resource for colleagues by developing mastery in specific applications or systems
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is: Silicon Valley and San Francisco $75,000 - $95,000. Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, and Seattle $75,000 - $95,000. Portland $75,000 - $95,000. Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.