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Executive Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Howard-Sloan Search
Title: Executive Legal Assistant
Company: Howard-Sloan Search
Location: New York, NY
About the Company
Our client, a highly respected AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support the firm’s Global Managing Partner in their NYC office. This is a high-level, visible role that requires an exceptionally polished, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate as a true strategic right hand.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of administrative experience within a law firm setting and be comfortable managing an extremely complex, high-volume workload with professionalism, discretion, and urgency. Prior paralegal experience is a plus, but not required. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being the operational backbone of an executive’s day-to-day life from a professional standpoint. Very little personal assistant work involved.
Responsibilities:
- Manage an extremely complex and ever-changing global calendar across multiple time zones
- Coordinate intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics
- Handle high-level legal administrative support and correspondence
- Prepare, edit, and proofread documents, presentations, and client-facing materials
- Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between the Managing Partner, attorneys, clients, and internal leadership
- Prioritize competing requests and anticipate needs before they arise
- Track deadlines, meetings, and follow-ups with exceptional attention to detail
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of executive/legal administrative experience within a law firm environment required
- Experience supporting senior leadership, managing partners, or C-suite executives strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly polished, resourceful, and proactive demeanor
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Prior paralegal experience is a plus
Pay range and compensation package:
- $90K–$110K base salary
- Bonus eligible
- Fully paid benefits
- Free breakfast and lunch daily
- Excellent long-term growth potential and firm stability
This is an incredible opportunity to join a top-tier law firm supporting one of the most senior leaders within the organization. Apply with your resume today!
