Executive Assistant – IP/Data Privacy-Cyber Security (Los Angeles): Hybrid Executive Assistant who also has solid legal secretarial experience working for a very high-profile Principal. The principal is very nice and appreciative of all that is done; however, she is exceptionally busy, and travels frequently (Internationally/Domestically). We are searching for a candidate who is very savvy with scheduling, can maintain a very busy calendar and be the "right hand"/gatekeeper. A lot of admin work, travel changes can be extensive (i.e., both International and Domestic) with very last-minute travel changes. We are looking for someone who has 10+ years' experience, with solid legal skills and executive assistant skills. Attorney is responsive and relies heavily on her Assistant to manage things.
Tasks:
Responsible for reducing document production and administrative tasks from attorney. Proactively taking ownership and responsibility for tasks and assignments
Provide administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on attorney's behalf
Accounting/Billing (i.e., liaise with accounting to review and process monthly bills).
Calendar constantly changes -- Proactively manage attorney's calendar on a day-to-day basis, including making appointments and prioritizing sensitive matters, and resolving any calendaring/scheduling conflicts and regularly communicating to ensure that attorney is aware of changing priorities and commitments.
Organize meetings on behalf of attorney, including scheduling and sending reminders.
Manage and coordinate all aspects of attorney's external and internal meetings, events and travel, required. Process expense reimbursements.
Utilize Services (i.e., Document Services, Overflow Assistance, etc.) when and where appropriate
Works with little to no supervision.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
A large amount of executive assistant and legal secretarial experience; work experience in a legal or professional services environment.
A minimum of Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Intermediate knowledge of office systems applications (i.e., Intapp Time, Intapp Open, Emburse, etc.).
Can work independently, prioritizing work and meeting intense deadlines
Some analytical ability is required to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize workloads
Collaborates well with others at all levels.
Have solid organizational and planning skills.
Problem Analysis and problem-solving skills.
Judgment and decision-making ability.
Proactive.
Maintain high levels of confidentiality.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Team player.
To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com