Strategic Executive Assistant to the Attorney

HR Partner; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partner seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior attorney in a fast-paced professional services firm in the United States. The role focuses on managing the attorney's priorities, calendar, and communications with clients and partners.

The successful candidate will draft concise materials, coordinate meetings, and ensure follow-through on commitments, while maintaining discretion and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience supporting senior executives, including founders or CEOs.
• Experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or senior admin in a fast-paced professional services setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication and strong judgment.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and calendar management.
• Familiarity with practice-management or CRM platforms such as Clio, MyCase, HubSpot is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the attorney's inbox, distinguishing urgent items from delegable tasks.
• Own and protect a complex executive calendar including meetings, travel, and client engagements.
• Prepare meeting materials with agendas, background info, decisions needed, and action items.
• Draft and edit executive communications to clients, vendors, and partners with professionalism.
• Track commitments and follow through with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
• Escalate high-impact matters with organized context and required decisions.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

English proficiency

Google Workspace

CRM platforms (Clio/MyCase/HubSpot)

Tools

Clio

MyCase

HubSpot

Job description

HR Partner seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior attorney in a fast-paced professional services firm in the United States. The role focuses on managing the attorney's priorities, calendar, and communications with clients and partners.

The successful candidate will draft concise materials, coordinate meetings, and ensure follow-through on commitments, while maintaining discretion and professionalism in all interactions.