Legal Executive Assistant

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to provide proactive administrative support to senior attorneys. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly within the legal sector, showcasing skills in organization and communication. Offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, the role demands attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a law firm preferred.
• Proven ability to support senior-level professionals with discretion.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive-level support.
• Manage complex calendars and arrange meetings.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

This firm is seeking a tenured Executive Assistant to support senior attorneys in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience as an executive assistant-preferably within the legal industry-and possess the poise, discretion, and drive to support partners and senior stakeholders with complex scheduling, high-volume communications, and sensitive client matters.

A prestigious global law firm headquartered in Washington, DC is seeking to hire in their Midtown Manhattan location. This firm is well renowned for their excellent service and diverse portfolio of clients and areas of expertise.

Description

• Provide proactive administrative and executive-level support to one or more senior attorneys or firm leaders
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange domestic/international travel with minimal oversight
• Draft, edit, and proofread confidential correspondence, presentations, and legal documents
• Track deadlines, maintain legal files, and ensure attorneys are fully prepared for meetings, hearings, and client interactions
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments
• Handle expense reports, billing coordination, time entry, and other administrative tasks with accuracy and timeliness
• Anticipate needs and offer thoughtful, strategic support in a dynamic and often changing environment

Profile

• 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within a law firm or other professional services firm
• Proven ability to support senior-level professionals with discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with legal software a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Job Offer

This role can offer competitive compensation ($90-100K annually) and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k with a match, paid time off and holidays. This role is fully onsite Mon-Fri.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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