Executive Assistant-Legal

New York, NY

Summary

A premier, forward thinking, global, law firm, currently has an opening in its New York office for an accomplished Executive Assistant. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Position provides administrative support to a very busy senior shareholder.  Duties include but are not limited to: serving as a key point of contact for clients, and other business colleagues, assisting with the management of client relationships, assisting in business development initiatives and administrative duties such as answering phones, time entry, travel arrangements, processing reimbursement expenses, heavy calendar management, filing, updating contact lists and document production.  Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with overtime available and needed on a regular basis.​

Skills & Competencies

Qualified candidate should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize their workload and work well under pressure. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, forward-thinking, action-oriented and focused.  Excellent interpersonal, time management, written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work independently, are required.  The ideal candidate must be highly proficient using Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).   Must be a team player and flexible to work overtime.

Qualifications & Prior Experience

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years in a professional administrative position in large or medium size organization.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.