Elite Legal Executive Assistant for High-Impact Practice

Gibson Dunn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Executive Assistant to support assigned attorneys with daily coordination and provide the highest level of administrative service across matters. You will manage complex scheduling, travel, time entries, billing support, document preparation, and liaison activities with clients and firm departments, with a focus on discretion and responsiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in a legal setting, exceptional communication,

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to partners and counsel as part of a legal executive assistant team.
• Collaborate with assigned attorneys to manage day-to-day coordination.
• Schedule meetings, prepare reports/materials, enter time, edit documents, handle inquiries.
• Manage client onboarding, billing, and relationship activities.
• Coordinate complex domestic/international travel with itineraries.
• Liaise with firm departments and stakeholders to complete tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Initiative

Discretion with confidential info

Creative thinking

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

5+ years relevant experience in legal environment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gibson Dunn in Washington, DC seeks a Legal Executive Assistant to support assigned attorneys with daily coordination and provide the highest level of administrative service across matters. You will manage complex scheduling, travel, time entries, billing support, document preparation, and liaison activities with clients and firm departments, with a focus on discretion and responsiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in a legal setting, exceptional communication,