Executive Assistant to Senior Partner, Established Law Firm

An established and highly respected law firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to a Senior Partner in a fast-paced, client-focused practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished, proactive professional who enjoys taking ownership, creating structure, and ensuring that every aspect of an executive's day operates seamlessly.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with exceptional judgment and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. This role extends beyond traditional executive support and is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performance environment where responsiveness, discretion, and attention to detail are essential.

About the Job:

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Senior Partner, managing priorities, protecting executive time, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations
• Own complex calendar management, scheduling, and meeting coordination while balancing client commitments, internal priorities, and competing demands
• Proactively manage a high-volume inbox, prioritize communications, draft correspondence, and ensure timely follow-up with clients and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate domestic travel, itineraries, meeting logistics, expense reporting, and executive preparation
• Prepare, proofread, and organize legal and business correspondence, reports, presentations, and other executive materials
• Track critical deadlines, commitments, and ongoing projects while helping maintain strong organization and accountability across the practice
• Support client communications and relationship management with professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional attention to service
• Assist with document management, administrative processes, time entry, and general operational support for the practice
• Partner with firm leadership and administrative staff to improve workflows, streamline processes, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations
• Leverage technology and AI-powered productivity tools to enhance organization, communication, and workflow efficiency
• Handle highly confidential client, business, and personnel information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
• Competitive base salary + discretionary bonus; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k)

About You:

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant, Legal Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or senior administrative experience supporting an executive or partner in a professional services environment
• Previous law firm experience preferred, or experience in other high-touch professional services environments
• Demonstrated success managing complex calendars, executive communications, and competing priorities with minimal direction
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft polished client and executive correspondence
• Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Resourceful, proactive, and confident exercising sound judgment while working independently
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and practice management software
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience 

Full time in office: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional availability outside of standard business hours.