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Legal Executive Assistant

New York, New York Permanent USD95,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to senior partners and legal leadership. This is a high-visibility role requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Join a prestigious, high-performing legal environment.
  • Partner directly with senior leadership and key stakeholders.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm recognized for advising global corporations, financial institutions, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals on complex legal and commercial matters. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service, the firm offers a collaborative and professional environment where top talent can thrive.

Job Description

  • Provide comprehensive executive and legal administrative support to senior partners and leadership teams.
  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination across multiple time zones.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and detailed itineraries.
  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Support matter management, document filing, and compliance with firm procedures.
  • Manage client communications with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Coordinate billing, expense reporting, and time-entry processes.
  • Organize board meetings, client events, and internal leadership meetings.
  • Liaise effectively with clients, external counsel, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.
  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve administrative challenges.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Executive Assistant should have:

  • Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Legal Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrative Assistant within a Big Law firm or leading financial services organization.
  • Experience supporting partners, managing directors, C-suite executives, or senior leadership teams.
  • Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Experience handling highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive health, retirement, and well being benefits.
  • Opportunity to work with market-leading legal professionals and high-profile clients.
  • Exposure to complex and sophisticated legal matters.
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
  • Hybrid working arrangements and modern office environment.
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity with a prestigious organization.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Kathryn Mettler
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7130183

Job summary

Sector
Office Support
Sub Sector
Executive Assistant
Industry
Business Services
Where
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kathryn Mettler
Job Reference
JN-102026-7130183
 

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