Legal Department Executive Assistant

Crossfire Consulting Corp.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossfire Consulting Corp. is seeking an experienced Legal Department Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to a fast-paced corporate legal department and senior leadership in Akron, OH.

This on-site role requires discretion, strong organization, and proactive process improvement. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of executive support, mastery of Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage confidential information while coordinating with outside counsel on invoices and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of administrative or executive support experience, including senior leadership or C-suite support.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking and communication skills.
• Must be local to Akron, OH and available to work 100% on-site.
• SASS Testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, meetings, scheduling and timesheets.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports and executive communications.
• Prepare, format and file legal and regulatory documents across jurisdictions.
• Develop professional presentations, reports, correspondence and meeting materials.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on legal invoices and matter management.
• Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support department operations, onboarding, events and special projects.
• Anticipate leadership needs and implement process improvements.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Job description

Legal Department Executive Assistant

Location: Akron, OH
Work Setup: 100% On-site (Local Candidates Required)
Contract Length: Through December 31, 2026, with possible extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour break)
Assessment: SASS Testing Required

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Department Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to a fast-paced corporate legal department and senior leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing confidential information while driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, meetings, scheduling, and timesheets.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and executive communications.
• Prepare, format, and file legal and regulatory documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop professional presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on legal invoices and matter management.
• Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support department operations, onboarding, events, and special projects.
• Anticipate leadership needs and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of administrative or executive support experience, including senior leadership or C-suite support.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, and executive-level professionalism.
• Must be local to Akron, OH, and available to work 100% on-site.
• SASS Testing is required.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Corporate legal department or legal administrative experience.
• Familiarity with legal documentation, outside counsel coordination, and invoice management.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills.

As a Legal Department Executive Assistant, you will serve as a trusted partner to legal leadership, ensuring efficient daily operations and exceptional administrative support.