Executive Assistant to Partner - Law Firm

BURKE + CO.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Great benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BURKE + CO. in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Founding Partner in a highly polished, client-focused environment.

This role requires proactive administrative expertise and discretion in a senior leadership setting. The ideal candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare legal and business materials, and collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to deliver seamless support.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of administrative support experience.
• Experience in legal or professional services preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a senior partner’s calendar, inbox, and day-to-day scheduling.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, meetings, and conferences.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and client materials.
• Support client meetings, office visits, and internal events from planning through execution.
• Maintain accurate client and matter information.
• Prepare high-quality materials using Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Anticipate needs and resolve scheduling and admin challenges.
• Work with attorneys and staff ensuring discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Executive support

Discretion

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Our client, a top-tier boutique law firm, is seeking a polished, & detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support its Founding Partner in San Francisco. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive administrative professional who thrives in a sophisticated, client-focused environment and enjoys being a trusted partner to senior leadership!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Manage a senior partner’s complex calendar, inbox, and day-to-day scheduling, ensuring priorities stay on track.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, meetings, and conference participation.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, presentations, reports, and client materials with exceptional attention to detail.
• Support client meetings, office visits, internal events, and special projects from planning through execution.
• Maintain accurate client and matter information.
• Leverage Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, to streamline workflows and prepare high-quality materials.
• Exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs, and proactively resolve scheduling and administrative challenges.
• Partner closely with attorneys and firm staff to deliver seamless support while maintaining the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 8+ years of administrative support experience
• Experience in the legal field, consulting, or professional services is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and composure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-first mindset when supporting senior leadership, attorneys, and clients.
• A high level of discretion, sound judgment, and ownership over day-to-day responsibilities.

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Hybrid flexibility + great benefits
• Room to take on more and grow within the company!

LOCATION:

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

COMPENSATION:

$120k to 140k base salary + bonus + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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