Executive Assistant, Practice Innovation

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP seeks an Executive Assistant (Practice Innovation Assistant) to provide executive support to attorneys and leaders while driving innovative legal delivery. The role focuses on operational efficiency, technology adoption, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience with AI tools, Microsoft 365, and workflow automation, with a preference for candidates in our West Coast offices including Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in professional services, consulting, technology, legal, or corporate environments.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted operational partner to assigned attorneys, managing priorities, workflows, calendars, travel, and day-to-day execution.
• Coordinate meetings and events, including logistics, materials, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports, including executive-level summaries.
• Conduct research and prepare materials supporting legal, client, and internal initiatives.
• Liaise with Billing, IT, HR, Conflicts, and other departments to coordinate workstreams and resolve issues.
• Exercise strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP seeks an Executive Assistant (Practice Innovation Assistant) to provide executive support to attorneys and leaders while driving innovative legal delivery. The role focuses on operational efficiency, technology adoption, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience with AI tools, Microsoft 365, and workflow automation, with a preference for candidates in our West Coast offices including Los Angeles.