Litigation Partners Executive Assistant

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Bonus potential

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm based in New York, seeks a Legal Executive Assistant to support a group of partners within the Legal Administrative Services Department. You will coordinate daily activities, manage complex scheduling, and ensure top-tier administrative support and practice coordination.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and mastery of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a professional services environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn industry-specific applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong judgment in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support for a group of partners in our Litigation Practice Group.
• Coordinate day-to-day partner activities and manage complex administrative duties.
• Schedule meetings, prepare reports and materials, and handle routine correspondence.
• Manage client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
• Organize complex domestic/international travel with detailed itineraries.
• Offer back-up support to other Legal Assistants as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Executive support

Multi-tasking

Communication

Discretion

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm based in New York, seeks a Legal Executive Assistant to support a group of partners within the Legal Administrative Services Department. You will coordinate daily activities, manage complex scheduling, and ensure top-tier administrative support and practice coordination.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and mastery of Microsoft Office.