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, preparing meeting materials, and responding to correspondence.
• Handle complex administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reports, and document editing.
• Oversee client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
• Organize intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, visas, and detailed itineraries.
• Collaborate with a team of Legal Executive Assistants to provide backup support and liaise with other firm departments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a legal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn industry-specific software quickly.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends based on department needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $90,000 – $110,000.
• 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.