Strategic Initiatives Assistant: Lead Projects & Events

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional environment

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks an Assistant, Strategic Initiatives to support the COO and the Strategic Initiatives team with secretarial, technical and organizational duties. The role emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and effective communication within a fast-paced legal environment.

The position requires proactive calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and collaboration across departments, including planning leadership events and coordinating special

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; minimum 3 years’ experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial, technical and organizational support to COO and Director, Strategic Initiatives.
• Proactive calendar management; schedule meetings; arrange travel; process expenses.
• Draft and send communications; plan quarterly leadership events; assist with project management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks an Assistant, Strategic Initiatives to support the COO and the Strategic Initiatives team with secretarial, technical and organizational duties. The role emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and effective communication within a fast-paced legal environment.

The position requires proactive calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and collaboration across departments, including planning leadership events and coordinating special