Executive Legal Assistant to Partners | Global Law Firm, DC

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off (vacation and sick time)

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support assigned attorneys with high-level administrative services and practice coordination.

In this role you will coordinate calendars, prepare reports and materials, enter time, edit documents, manage travel itineraries, oversee client onboarding and billing, and collaborate with firm departments to deliver seamless service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to partners and counsel as part of a legal executive assistant team.
• Collaborate with assigned attorneys to manage day-to-day practice coordination.
• Handle complex administrative duties: scheduling, reports, time entry, documents, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Oversee client onboarding, billing, and relationship management.
• Arrange domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries.
• Liaise with firm departments and stakeholders to complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Time management

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gibson Dunn, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support assigned attorneys with high-level administrative services and practice coordination.

In this role you will coordinate calendars, prepare reports and materials, enter time, edit documents, manage travel itineraries, oversee client onboarding and billing, and collaborate with firm departments to deliver seamless service.