Strategic Executive Legal Assistant

National Church Residences; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Church Residences in Dublin, OH, is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the General Counsel and the Legal Department. This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to coordinate across departments to align legal priorities.

You will manage calendars, draft and file legal documents, coordinate meetings and governance activities, and help maintain confidential information and compliant

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant-level role.
• Legal department or law firm experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the General Counsel’s calendar, appointments, schedules, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
• Prepare and review expense reports.
• Answer and return calls to the General Counsel and legal department 800-number.
• Triage the legal department mailbox; log requests and report workload metrics.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team.
• Review, prioritize, and route mail and email.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents, memos, letters, and presentations.
• Prepare and distribute meeting materials.
• Obtain signatures and route documents for approvals.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and retreats, including virtual access, meals, and room setup.
• Assist with board materials when legal input is required.
• Attend meetings and record minutes, track action items.
• Maintain governance documentation standards.
• Support legal projects with research and data for reports.
• Research legal entities and assist with filings; ensure statutory invoices charged to the correct entity.
• Maintain organized systems for legal files and documents (e.g., M-Files, Workday).
• Collaborate with other departments to align legal priorities.
• Manage off-site corporate documents and retention policy compliance.
• Support organizational initiatives and compliance processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• On-site role, working at National Church Residences’ corporate offices.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

National Church Residences in Dublin, OH, is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the General Counsel and the Legal Department. This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to coordinate across departments to align legal priorities.

You will manage calendars, draft and file legal documents, coordinate meetings and governance activities, and help maintain confidential information and compliant