Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Legal

AdministrativeCoordinator,ClientDevelopment&Engagement

$100–100k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Administrative Coordinator, Client Development & Engagement at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Skills: Executive calendar management, Operational support, Client engagement support. Manage complex calendars. Anticipate scheduling conflicts”

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or GED, Minimum of 3 years of executive assistant experience, Excellent interpersonal skills, Professional ability to work effectively with all levels of Firm personnel and stakeholders, Ability to adapt to diverse work styles, Written and verbal communication skills, Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new technologies, Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc., Ability to manage projects, Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, Attention to detail, Ability to proofread written materials and presentations, Demonstrated ability to work independently, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information, Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively, Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and deadlines

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, Advanced knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Experience managing databases

What You'll Do.

Manage complex calendars

Anticipate scheduling conflicts

Resolve scheduling conflicts

Prepare meeting materials

Brief leaders in advance

Work with regional office assistants

Coordinate internal operations

Manage candidate pipeline

Coordinate event logistics

Support internal communications

Prepare project briefs

Collaborate with colleagues

Provide backup coverage

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross functional teams; Partners; Practice leaders; Staff in various departments; External contacts; CDE team members; Regional office assistants; Associate Director, Strategy, Planning & Operations; CDE colleagues; Client Development Operations Coordinator

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

**Overview** Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. The Client Development & Engagement (CDE) function sits at the heart of the Firm’s growth strategy, bringing together business development, marketing, events and communications. Working closely with Partners, practice leaders, and cross functional teams, CDE supports high impact initiatives such as pitches and RFPs, strategic marketing and communications, and practice level business initiatives. The team leverages data, insights, and creative problem solving to help Partners drive sustained growth through repeatable excellence and a differentiated client experience. **Job Summary** The CDE Administrative Coordinator is responsible for administrative and office support functions such as scheduling meetings, handling information requests, processing expenses and liaising with staff in various departments and external contacts. This role will primarily support the Client Development & Engagement Leadership Team, but the Administrative Coordinator will also be responsible for providing support to additional CDE team members. **Executive Calendar & Priority Management** · Manage complex calendars, ensuring alignment across stakeholder priorities, high-value engagements, and Firm-wide obligations. · Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them with diplomacy and discretion. · Coordinate meetings, prep materials, and ensure leaders are well-briefed in advance. · Work with various regional office assistants to secure meeting rooms and arrange room set-up. **Operational Enablement** * Coordin

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