Executive Assistant

Miami Family Law

  • Coconut Grove, FL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant / Office Operations Coordinator to support firm leadership while helping ensure the office runs smoothly day to day. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, structured environment, takes pride in execution, and is comfortable balancing executive support with administrative, office operations, and legal support responsibilities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCoconut Grove, FL

    Description

    We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant / Office Operations Coordinator to support firm leadership while helping ensure the office runs smoothly day to day.

    This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, structured environment, takes pride in execution, and is comfortable balancing executive support with administrative, office operations, and legal support responsibilities.

    You will play a key role in helping leadership stay organized, keeping priorities on track, and maintaining a professional, efficient office environment.

    Required Experience

    Prior Legal Assistant experience is required. Candidates without law firm or legal office background will not be considered.

    Experience supporting attorneys or firm leadership in a professional services environment preferred.

    Key Responsibilities

    Executive Support

    Manage complex calendars and scheduling for leadership

    Coordinate meetings, appointments, and internal events

    Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve issues

    Track action items, projects, and follow ups to support execution

    Provide day to day administrative support to leadership as needed

    Office Operations

    Serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors

    Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment

    Manage office supplies and coordinate with vendors

    Answer and direct incoming calls professionally

    Assist with general office needs and occasional office related errands

    Administrative and Legal Support

    Organize and maintain digital and physical files

    Assist with document management, scanning, and filing

    Prepare and assemble trial binders and case materials

    Support attorneys and leadership with administrative and case related tasks

    Help ensure documents, communications, and records are handled accurately and efficiently

    How Our Firm Operates

    We are a systems driven, high accountability environment with clear expectations and a strong focus on professionalism, execution, and client experience.

    Our team values:

    Structured workflows

    Strong follow through

    Clear communication

    Ownership and accountability

    High standards of professionalism

    This role is important to ensuring leadership can operate effectively and the office runs smoothly.

    What Success Looks Like

    In this role, success means:

    Leadership calendars are organized, efficient, and well managed

    Meetings, priorities, and follow ups are handled proactively

    Office operations run smoothly and professionally

    Filing, scanning, and trial binder preparation are accurate and completed on time

    Tasks are completed accurately and on time

    Communication across the team is clear and effective

    Problems are anticipated and resolved before they escalate

    Requirements

    Required

    • 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar role
    • Experience supporting attorneys or firm leadership in a professional services environment preferred.
    • Prior Legal Assistant experience is required. Candidates without law firm or legal office background will not be considered.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Professional demeanor and strong client service skills
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

    Preferred

    • Experience in a law firm or other professional office environment
    • Bilingual skills

    Benefits

    Benefits include:

    • 401(k) with company match
    • Health insurance
    • Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Life insurance
    • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
    • Educational course reimbursement
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Paid holidays

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