Legal Executive Assistant
Core
Executive-level support for attorneys, managing daily practice functions, projects, billing, and information governance to allow lawyers to focus on client work.
Role type
Senior Legal Executive Assistant
Builds
Efficient attorney practice operations and client-facing deliverables
Domain
Legal services / Law firm administration
Required skills
Legal document drafting and proofreading, Project management and deadline tracking, Billing and time-entry management, Calendar and travel coordination, Information governance and records management, Liaison and communication with clients and internal teams
Preferred skills
Case management software proficiency, AI-powered document tools, Virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams), Bachelor's degree in legal studies or business, 5+ years in corporate/legal admin
Technologies
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Case management software, Accounting software, Zoom, Teams
Responsibilities
Manage attorney projects and ensure deadline adherence, Draft and finalize legal documents and correspondence, Oversee billing matters and time entry, Coordinate complex travel and meeting logistics, Conduct research for case preparation and briefings, Provide mentorship and feedback to Legal Support Assistants
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC