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Gibson Dunn · 16 hours ago

Senior Legal Executive Assistant

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

10+ years exp

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Senior Legal Executive Assistant will support a senior transactional partner and is responsible for providing high-level legal and administrative support, managing the partner's practice and business development activities.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing one-on-one executive legal support to your assigned partner

Collaborating closely with assigned partner to effectively manage and “quarterback” the day-to-day coordination of the partner’s practice and leadership responsibilities

Actively managing the partner’s email inbox, responding to emails on the partner’s behalf, strategic business travel planning including recommending meetings with clients/contacts for the trip, directly assisting with business development activities and research, proactively facilitating with deadlines, billings and client matter management

Liaising regularly with other firm departments to ensure the smooth operation of the partner’s business

Ability to work with other firm Executive Assistants and Legal Assistants, as needed on projects and for back-up support

Managing a broad range of complex administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and meeting materials, furnishing information, responding to substantive correspondence, assisting with technical support, processing expense reports, and handling emails and telephone calls

Managing client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities. Requires the ability to communicate directly with clients in-person, via telephone and by email. Assist with client entertainment and development activities both in advance, onsite, and with follow up

Organizing complex domestic/international travel arrangements, with detailed itineraries both personal and professional. Coordinating flights, hotel accommodations, car service, visas, dining reservations, etc

Billing and invoicing and engagement letters with clients

Assisting with high-end client entertainment

Qualification

Executive supportBusiness developmentClient relationship managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCritical thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInitiativeAttention to detail

Required

Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment

Self-starter with demonstrated instances of taking initiative

Creative thinker who is resourceful and anticipatory of the needs of their assignments

Demonstrated ability to handle and then move beyond the transactional (calendar management, expenses, travel) to focus on strategic business development

High level of integrity, good judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information

Continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines

Proactively determine, manage and enforce deadlines for partner's practice and leadership roles

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

Ability to prioritize and appreciate the demands of the partner's day or practice and take steps to address those demands

Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and clients

Extremely organized and disciplined

Ability to work overtime as necessary

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience preferred

10+ years of relevant experience supporting partners in leadership roles or c-suite executives in financial and/or professional services required, preferably in a large law firm environment

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn and utilize industry specific computer applications

Experience with client experience and service activities

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience preferred

Benefits

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company

Gibson Dunn

Glassdoor4.1

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.

Founded in 1890

Global, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.gibsondunn.com

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