Senior Executive Assistant, Legal & Operations (Hybrid)

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Palo Alto headquarters. The role provides advanced administrative and practice support to attorneys, clients, and internal teams, with a focus on complex client and matter coordination, business development support, and time-sensitive project tracking.

The position offers a hybrid in-office schedule and opportunities to work across multiple practice areas, with emphasis on discretion, efficiency, and exceptional client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a professional services environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new business intake, including conflict checks.
• Draft waiver and disclosure letters for client matters.
• Use AI tools to generate corporate documents and manage entity tasks.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, travel, and meetings.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and client communications.

Skills

Executive support

Advanced MS Office

Discretion & confidentiality

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Litera Transact

Contract Express

NetDocs

DocuSign

Salesforce

Asana

Timekeeping software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Palo Alto headquarters. The role provides advanced administrative and practice support to attorneys, clients, and internal teams, with a focus on complex client and matter coordination, business development support, and time-sensitive project tracking.

The position offers a hybrid in-office schedule and opportunities to work across multiple practice areas, with emphasis on discretion, efficiency, and exceptional client