Executive Administrative Assistant (Law Firm)

This is a direct hire position in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Start Date: ASAPDuration: Direct HireLocation: Hybrid in Charlotte, North CarolinaSchedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pmCompensation: $80,000 - $90,000 salary, plus benefits
Our client, a leading national defense litigation firm, seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to join their Charlotte office! This individual will primarily provide support to the Regional Managing Partner, in addition to a few ad-hoc legal administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with direct executive support and preferably have some experience in a legal setting.
Responsibilities:
Provide dedicated administrative, operational, and litigation support to the RMP, including support for initiatives across multiple offices and the practice group nationally.Assist the RMP with practice management and strategic projects within the regionIdentify process improvement opportunities and assist in developing and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery.Review and obtain information from internal and external systems and create, maintain, and update case lists, project trackers, and reporting tools.Serve as a central point of coordination for complex litigation matters, helping track deadlines, assignments and reporting obligations, and deliverables across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file management.File documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic filing applications and communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules, and deadlines.Assist with billing support, client budgets, billing inquiries, appeals, collections, expense reports, travel arrangements, and vendor payments.Support additional projects and operational initiatives as needed.
Qualifications: High school Diploma or equivalent required5+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environmentFamiliarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court proceduresExperience with electronic filing systems preferredProfessional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendorsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesAbility to maintain strict confidentialityComfortable working in an in-office/hybrid environment
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