Strategic Legal Executive Assistant to Partners

Ropes & Gray; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support a team of senior lawyers in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment in New York. The role focuses on organizing the flow of information, screening requests, and prioritizing tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

The LEA works closely with attorneys to draft and edit documents, schedule complex meetings across time zones, and coordinate travel and expense management while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and client-relations skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Composes, edits and proofs correspondence and documents with polished business writing.
• Manages calendar, meetings and travel arrangements across multiple lawyers and time zones.
• Provides proactive client service and coordinates with other departments to resolve requests.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

iManage Workspaces

Chrome River

AMEX/Card online expense tool

Job description

Ropes & Gray is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support a team of senior lawyers in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment in New York. The role focuses on organizing the flow of information, screening requests, and prioritizing tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

The LEA works closely with attorneys to draft and edit documents, schedule complex meetings across time zones, and coordinate travel and expense management while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional