Legal Executive Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to a group of Partners and Of Counsel attorneys.
• Manage day-to-day practice coordination, including scheduling, document editing, and responding to correspondence.
• Handle complex administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reports, and preparing meeting materials.
• Oversee client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
• Organize intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, visas, and detailed itineraries.
• Collaborate with other firm departments and provide back-up support to peer assistants.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• High attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Resourceful and anticipatory mindset with strong critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn industry-specific applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $80,000 – $100,000.
• Comprehensive health care and basic life insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.