Executive Assistant

Kobre & Kim LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobre & Kim LLP in San Francisco is seeking an Executive Assistant who will act as a strategic partner to Partners across multiple time zones. The role blends high-level executive support with broad administrative duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of EA experience for Partners, strong law/ professional services background, and be able to obtain a Notary Public license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant role for Partners.
• Professional services and/or law firm experience is essential.
• Must have or agree to obtain a Notary Public license for the requisite jurisdiction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related firm software.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, comprehensive administrative support collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Own complex calendars, manage workflows, and protect time across priorities.
• Serve as liaison between Partners and other business units.
• Manage client communications ensuring adherence to requirements and preferences.
• Record Attorney time accurately and assist with billing deadlines.
• Support monthly client billing and coordinate with the billing team.
• Plan and coordinate complex travel arrangements globally.
• Assist with planning BD meetings, events, and conferences.
• Maintain CRM data and run reports as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Partner support

Notary Public license

MS Office proficiency

Time zone coordination

Autonomous work

Tools

Chrome River

iManage

HALO

OnePlace

Job description

The Executive Assistant (EA) serves as a strategic partner, providing high-level support to Partners across the firm. This role blends executive support with general administrative responsibilities to help ensure seamless day-to-day operations. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and ambitious professional with extensive experience supporting Partners across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate will thrive in an autonomous role, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and perform well in a fast-paced environment. All responsibilities must be carried out in strict accordance with firm protocols, policies, procedures, and best practices.

Supervisor

Regional Operations Lead, Americas

Schedule

This is a full-time hybrid role based in our San Francisco office. After the initial training period, the position will require three days per week in the office, with the remaining days worked remotely and flexibility to adjust as needed to support office requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, comprehensive administrative support collaborating closely with key stakeholders, keeping them well informed of deadline and responsibilities, and following up appropriately.
• Own and proactively manage complex calendars acting as a strategic gatekeeper, including, but not limited to, managing workflows, protecting time and aligning with departmental priorities, scheduling appointments, meetings, coordinating planning and prioritizing time-sensitive requests.
• Serve as liaison for smooth communication between Partners and other business units within the firm.
• Manage client communications as requested whilst ensuring adherence to client requirements and Attorney preferences.
• Ensure accurate and diligent recording of Attorney time, collaborating with relevant teams as needed.
• Support the monthly client billing process by proactively ensuring invoices are reviewed and approved within the set deadline, working with billing to ensure the same.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritizing daily procedures to ensure completion according to deadlines.
• Manage complex global travel arrangements and logistics, to include booking flights, hotels, local transfers, restaurants and hotels in conjunction with the travel team and in line with our travel policy.
• Assist in planning Business Development (BD) meetings, events, conferences, dinners etc.
• Works with CRM team to ensure all contacts and marketing preferences are correctly recorded, drawing down reports and conducting research into contacts, as necessary.
• Collaborate with Attorney Admissions and Compliance & Risk to ensure all regulatory matters are addressed and requirements met.
• Provide backup coverage to another EA team member, as requested.
• Assist with additional tasks as directed by management, demonstrating flexibility and dedication to the firm’s success.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant role for Partners.
• Professional services and/or law firm experience is essential.
• Must have or agree to obtain a Notary Public license for the requisite jurisdiction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and desirable to have knowledge of Chrome River, iManage, HALO, OnePlace and other firm software applications with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and technologies as they are introduced.
• Ability to work autonomously and be a proactive self-starter with close attention to detail and an ability to understand the importance of detailed work within a larger context.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple related activities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task with detailed responsibilities for various aspects of the firm’s work.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with the firm’s standards, practices, policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work across several different departments in a fast-growing office environment.
• Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate in an effective and mature manner with co-workers, vendors, and clients.
• Must demonstrate discretion and maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is $80,000 (minimum) – $120,000 (maximum). This range is based on a full-time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.

Company Description

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With more than 400 employees throughout the firm’s 15 global office locations, Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients. Further information about the firm is available at www.kobrekim.com. Kobre & Kim employees take pride in providing our clients around the world with service that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and clients we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work. Kobre & Kim values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Kobre & Kim is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Kobre & Kim recognizes that its greatest asset is its people. Our reputation for excellence is determined by innovation, passion and dedication. Members of the team enjoy unparalleled career development, including the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters.