What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant (Corporate) position at Buchanan Legal Professional Services?
Our client, an elite Am Law firm, is seeking a highly polished Executive Assistant to support senior Corporate partners in its New York office.
This is a premier opportunity to join a sophisticated, fast-paced practice supporting high-profile clients, complex transactions, and nationally recognized attorneys within one of the most innovative firms in the legal industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage complex executive calendars, travel coordination, meetings, and high-priority scheduling logistics
- Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and strategic partner to attorneys, anticipating needs and managing competing priorities with discretion and sound judgment
- Support client relationship management, business development initiatives, pitch preparation, CRM updates, and event coordination
- Oversee document workflows, redlines, signature processes, matter openings, conflicts coordination, and engagement documentation
- Partner closely with billing and finance teams on invoicing, collections support, outside counsel guidelines, and client reporting
- Assist with presentations, practice initiatives, partner communications, and operational projects across the practice group
- Provide high-touch support during active deal cycles and critical client matters in a fast-paced transactional environment
Qualifications:
- 5 years of Executive Assistant or senior legal support experience within a law firm or professional services environment
- Experience supporting partners or senior executives within Corporate, Transactional, Private Equity, or Finance practices strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
- Strong technical proficiency across Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, CRM platforms, and document management systems
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000