Legal Executive Assistant
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Executive Assistant Legal Firm
Location: US - Philadelphia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Legal Administration
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized proactive and discreet Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior partners and legal executives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal environments excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced office.
Key Responsibilities
Location: US - Philadelphia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Legal Administration
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized proactive and discreet Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior partners and legal executives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal environments excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced office.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage calendars schedule meetings and coordinate travel arrangements for partners and attorneys
- Draft proofread and manage correspondence legal documents and reports
- Act as liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and legal proceedings
- Assist with case preparation filing and documentation management
- Organize and support client meetings including handling logistics and minute-taking
- Coordinate billing expense reporting and other administrative tasks
- Monitor deadlines court dates and compliance requirements
- Support project management and implementation of internal initiatives
- Proven experience as an executive or legal assistant preferably in a law firm
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Professional demeanor and client-focused attitude
- Degree or certification in Business Administration Legal Studies or related field is an asset
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
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