Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Executive/Legal Assistant to support senior-level Partners in a dynamic environment. This temp-to-hire role offers long-term potential for the right candidate. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in legal or professional services, excelling in high-level administrative support, client service, and case management. Responsibilities include managing calendars, arranging travel, and preparing documents. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will be valued and have a significant impact on the firm's success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as an executive or legal assistant.
• Strong background in law firms or professional services highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to multiple Partners.
• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Arrange travel and support client invoicing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Client Service

Case Management

Discretion

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading consulting firm in search of an experienced Executive/Legal Assistant to support senior-level Partners in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a temp-to-hire role with long-term potential for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate has a strong background supporting senior leadership within a law firm or investment/consulting company, and excels in high-level administrative support, calendaring, client service, and case management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide dedicated executive-level and case support to multiple Partners.
2. Manage complex calendars and coordinate internal/external meetings.
3. Arrange domestic and international travel, monitor itineraries, and manage changes in real time.
4. Support client invoicing: edit, finalize, and track billing in coordination with the billing team.
5. Handle expense reports, time entry, and contact management.
6. Prepare and proofread a wide range of documents and correspondence.
7. Coordinate internal/external events and meetings, including agendas, briefings, and note-taking.
8. Maintain paper and electronic files and assist with special projects.

What We’re Looking For:

1. 5–10 years of executive assistant or legal assistant experience.
2. Background in a law firm or professional services/investment management environment highly preferred.
3. Strong organizational and communication skills.
4. High level of professionalism, discretion, and client service.
5. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
6. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
7. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Core Competencies:

1. Adaptable, collaborative, and anticipatory.
2. Trustworthy with confidential information.
3. Ability to balance multiple priorities and pivot as needed.
4. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Compensation:

$40 - $50/hr.+ depending on relevant experience

Matura Farrington is an EEOC employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and federal laws.