Executive Legal Assistant

Addison Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Addison Group has partnered with a nationally recognized professional services client to recruit a highly polished Legal Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in a fast-paced, professional environment.

This role demands exceptional organization, calendar and travel management, document preparation, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, with a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one remote day each week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Executive Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal or business documents.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Prioritize competing requests while anticipating the needs of executives and business teams.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely follow-up on action items.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Travel coordination

Document drafting

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Executive scheduling tools

Job description

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a nationally recognized professional services organization, to identify an experienced Legal Executive Assistant. This is an opportunity to support senior leadership within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values professionalism, exceptional client service, and operational excellence.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly polished Legal Executive Assistant to provide executive-level administrative support to senior leaders. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. The role follows a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one remote day each week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal or business documents.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Prioritize competing requests while anticipating the needs of executives and business teams.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely follow-up on action items.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Executive Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and executive scheduling tools.
• Experience managing calendars, travel logistics, document preparation, and executive communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• Hybrid schedule: Monday through Thursday onsite, Friday remote.
• Join a highly respected and established professional services organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work environment offering work-life balance.
• Opportunity to support high-level executives and gain exposure to complex legal and business operations.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with long-term career growth opportunities.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.