Gibson Dunn
Legal
LegalExecutiveAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Legal Executive Assistant at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Executive support, Practice coordination, Administrative support. Coordinate daily activities. Provide administrative support”
Industry & Context.
Critical-thinking
Overtime, Weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years relevant experience required, Ability to work independently, Ability to work with a team, Ability to delegate, Ability to manage resources effectively, High degree of initiative, Critical-thinking skills, Exercising independent judgment, Making decisions, Managing multiple priorities, Work in a fast-paced environment, Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands, Minimal supervision, High level of integrity, High level of discretion, Handling confidential information, Flexibility to work overtime, Flexibility to work weekends
Nice to Have
Bachelors degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Coordinate daily activities
Provide administrative support
Provide practice coordination
Manage day-to-day coordination
Manage administrative duties
Prepare meeting materials
Respond to routine correspondence
Assist with technical support
Process expense reports
Answer telephone calls
Manage client onboarding
Manage relationship management
Organize travel arrangements
Provide back-up support
Liaise with other firm departments
Liaise with key stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team-oriented mentality; Work with assigned attorney(s); Work with other firm departments; Work with key stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
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 Washington, D.C., the Legal Executive Assistant will be responsible for working with their assigned attorney(s) to coordinate daily activities and provide the highest level of administrative support and practice coordination. This role reports to the local Legal Administrative Services Manager and Director of Administration, taking daily direction from their assigned attorneys. Responsibilities include: Provide executive support as part of a team of Legal Executive Assistants to a group of partners and of counsel attorneys. Collaborate closely with assigned attorneys to effectively manage day-to-day coordination of the attorneys’ respective practices. Manage a broad range of complex administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and meeting materials, entering time, editing documents, furnishing information, responding to routine correspondence, assisting with technical support, processing expense reports, and answering telephone calls. Manage client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities. Organize complex domestic/international travel arrangements, with detailed itineraries both personal and professional. Coordinate flights, hotel accommodations, car service, visas, dining reservations, etc. Team-oriented mentality. Provide back-up support to peers. Liaise with other firm departments and key stakeholders to complete tasks effectively and efficiently. Qualifications: Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple
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