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Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer
Strategic Legal Practices has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Executive Assistant with 5 plus years of prior work experience. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner, the Executive Assistant will work independently, performing a range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical support duties.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support with a high level of professionalism and in a manner that reflects positively on the organization
- Manage and maintain sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Sustain a daily calendar of meetings and events
- Organize complex calendars and schedules; resolving any scheduling issues
- Prepare Work, Excel PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports and other documents for meetings
- Arrange travel and accommodation
- Answer calls and routing to the correct person/department
- Research, collect and analyze information as needed, in advance
- Be responsive to emails/texts/phone calls
- Provide general administrative support as needed
- Manage a few key initiatives/projects relating to efficiencies, controls, software adoption and overall Firm operational controls
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or other relevant administrative support experience
- Excellent technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions based on standard office policies and procedure
- Effectively interact and communicate with executives, attorneys, staff, and clients
- Handle confidential information with discretion and practice the highest standard of ethical conduct at all times
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
- Effectively prioritize assignments and meet firm deadlines, multi-task, pay close attention to detail, maintain accuracy, follow up on own assignments on own initiative, and use time efficiently with minimal supervision
- Tenacity to push deliverables over the line
- The ability to face opposing ideas with a strong footing and conviction using data/research to support position
- Passion for approaching new challenges with excitement and optimism for change, innovation and advancement
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- 5+ years of prior experience required
Benefits
- 401k with Employer Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- STD, LTD & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parking
- Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
Strategic Legal Practices provides an opportunity for candidates who want to be a part of a company who employs tireless over-achievers. We embrace the rigors of problem solving. We are smart and intuitive. We are a culture of team members who strive to exceed expectations. We value leadership and innovation. We are invested in our team member’s growth, and we are focused on making this the best place to work. If this sounds like somewhere you would like to work AND you can identify with who we are, and how we operate, we are eagerly waiting to discuss your candidacy.
