Legal Executive Assistant
Core
Executive-level administrative support for attorneys, managing daily practice functions, projects, and client interactions to allow lawyers to focus on legal work.
Role type
Senior Legal Executive Assistant
Builds
Efficient attorney practice operations, accurate legal documents, and timely billing deliverables
Domain
Legal services / Law firm administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Legal document drafting and proofreading, project management, calendar and travel coordination, billing process management, information governance and records management, legal research, liaison communication, delegation and team supervision, proficiency in case management and accounting software, adaptability to AI-powered legal tools
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or Business Administration, 5+ years of administrative experience in corporate or legal environments supporting upper-level leadership, expertise in firm-specific production applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), virtual collaboration tool proficiency
Technologies
Case management software, accounting software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Responsibilities
Manage attorney projects and ensure deadline adherence; serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments; draft and finalize legal documents and correspondence; oversee billing matters and approval forms; manage calendar, meetings, and complex travel itineraries; conduct research for case preparation and executive briefings; provide information governance and records management support; delegate tasks to support staff and provide mentorship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC