1:1 EA to Managing Partner — Discreet & High-Impact

Career Legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in New York seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to the Managing Partner and firm owner. The role requires anticipation of needs, discreet handling of sensitive information, and impeccable organization in a fast-paced, boutique legal environment.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare confidential materials, and liaise professionally with clients, attorneys, and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing dedicated 1:1 support to a CEO, Founder, Managing Partner or C-suite executive.
• Strong gatekeeping experience managing access, communications and priorities.
• Stable employment history with long-term executive relationships.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Highly discreet, proactive and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Managing Partner’s trusted gatekeeper, managing access, screening communications and prioritising requests.
• Proactively manage complex calendars, meetings, appointments and changing priorities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics.
• Prepare confidential correspondence, documents, presentations and meeting materials.
• Provide high-level executive and personal assistance, including appointments, reservations and special projects.
• Liaise with clients, attorneys, vendors and senior stakeholders professionally and discreetly.
• Support daily office operations, anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Gatekeeping

Calendar management

Discretion

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Executive scheduling tools

Job description

Career Legal in New York seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to the Managing Partner and firm owner. The role requires anticipation of needs, discreet handling of sensitive information, and impeccable organization in a fast-paced, boutique legal environment.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare confidential materials, and liaise professionally with clients, attorneys, and senior stakeholders.