Executive Legal Assistant – Business & Finance

Pay:$55000.00 - $68000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established legal team supporting sophisticated corporate banking finance commercial lending and transactional matters.
• Work directly with attorneys in a high-impact role combining executive support legal administration project coordination and client service.
• Take ownership of complex calendars projects business documents client communications billing and day-to-day workflow.
• Build valuable experience within a respected Business & Finance practice while working closely with accomplished legal professionals.
• Receive comprehensive benefits 15 days of front-loaded PTO and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Join a collaborative professional environment that values initiative organization responsiveness and exceptional client service.

Location:This is a fully on-site position in downtown Lexington Kentucky designed for someone who enjoys close collaboration and being an integral part of a fast-paced legal team.

Note:Candidates must have 3 years of executive assistant or legal assistant experience within a law firm. Experience supporting corporate banking finance commercial lending or transactional attorneys is especially valuable. Regular in-office attendance in Lexington is required.

About Us

Confidential are an established full-service law firm handling sophisticated business transactional litigation and regulatory matters. Our team offers a professional collaborative environment where talented support professionals are trusted to take ownership build strong relationships and help attorneys deliver exceptional service to clients.

Job Description

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to attorneys within a Business & Finance practice.
• Manage complex calendars meetings appointments travel arrangements and critical deadlines.
• Coordinate projects organize information track action items and help keep attorney priorities moving forward.
• Prepare format proofread and organize correspondence presentations reports and professional business documents.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders while providing responsive polished service.
• Maintain electronic and physical client and matter files using document management systems.
• Assist with client onboarding engagement letters matter administration and related documentation.
• Support monthly billing time entry invoicing expense reports and reimbursements.
• Coordinate meetings and events including logistics materials scheduling and follow-up.
• Handle confidential and sensitive business information with discretion.
• Assist attorneys and other team members with special projects and changing priorities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of law firm executive assistant or legal assistant experience.
• Strong calendar management organization project coordination and deadline-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service and professional relationship skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with legal billing document management systems SharePoint OneDrive or similar platforms preferred.
• Corporate banking business finance commercial lending or transactional legal experience preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• High level of professionalism discretion initiative judgment and attention to detail.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Full medical dental and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• 15 days of front-loaded PTO each year.
• Paid maternity and paternity

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 3 yrs of law firm executive/legal assistant exp

Submission Email / Name: Tracey -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established full-service law firm seeking an on-site Executive Legal Assistant for its Business & Finance practice in Lexington. Role handles executive support calendaring documents projects client communication billing travel and matter administration. Requires 3 yrs law firm executive/legal assistant experience; corporate banking finance lending or transactional experience preferred.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Executive Assistant - Stites & Harbison PLLC - JPC-2401 - source

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• Location: Lexington KY

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