ExecutiveAssistant

Summary: 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. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in London, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive, high-quality personal, administrative and operational support to dedicated partner(s) and/or practice group. Anticipate, respond to and facilitate the completion of administrative requests related to managing the practice group and their clients with a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion. The Executive Assistant will handle a broad range of administrative, project-related and personal tasks with great attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and maintain a high level of organisation; exceedingly flexible. Requires a professional, highly motivated, organised self-starter capable of functioning in a dynamic environment, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, a strong sense of initiative and proactivity, and a high degree of flexibility. This role reports to the Secretarial Coordinator. Responsibilities include: Essential functions include those set forth below, other duties may be assigned. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job, overtime is expected as dictated by business need, including evening and weekends. Anticipate partners’ needs and support their work driving the business forward; proactively and independently relieve practice group attorneys of administrative tasks to ensure they can focus on critical business matters. Organise and prioritise workload so as to most efficiently support the practice group as they work to accomplish Firm and client goals; anticipate and identify clients’ and attorneys’ current and future needs and proactively work to meet them without needing to be dire