Strategic Legal Executive Assistant to Partners

The ONeil Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The NY office of a top global law firm seeks a Senior Legal Executive Assistant to provide the highest level of administrative and client support for a partner's practice. The role focuses on deadlines, filings, travel, and strategic coordination, with collaboration across firm departments.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years supporting leaders, preferably with litigation partners. Flexibility for after-hours work and complex travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required in a professional services environment.
• 2+ years of experience supporting partners in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Move beyond calendar management to contribute to strategic partner support.
• Coordinate and quarterback day-to-day coordination of the partner’s practice.
• Liaise with Marketing, Finance, Conflicts, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Work outside of business hours and on weekends as needed.
• Manage client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries.
• Assist in creating client presentations and department reports.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Client coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The NY office of a top global law firm seeks a Senior Legal Executive Assistant to provide the highest level of administrative and client support for a partner's practice. The role focuses on deadlines, filings, travel, and strategic coordination, with collaboration across firm departments.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years supporting leaders, preferably with litigation partners. Flexibility for after-hours work and complex travel is required.