Executive Assistant- Law Firm
Burnett Specialists
Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
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LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
About the Role A global law firm in downtown Houston is seeking a seasoned, highly professional, and thick?skinned Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to senior leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast?paced legal environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and manages sensitive matters with the utmost discretion.
This role requires exceptional organizational skills, judgment, and the ability to navigate a high?expectation, high?visibility environment with confidence and maturity.
Key Responsibilities Executive Support & Administration Manage complex and dynamic calendars, ensuring seamless coordination of meetings, appointments, and deadlines. Handle direct communication on behalf of executives, including clients, partners, and stakeholders. Provide proactive inbox management and prioritize messages for timely responses. Prepare, proofread, and edit legal and business correspondence, presentations, and documents.
Travel & Logistics Coordinate detailed domestic and occasional international travel itineraries. Arrange transportation, accommodations, meeting logistics, and day?of travel support. Adjust plans quickly when schedules or priorities shift.
Client Interaction Act as a polished, professional point of contact for high?profile clients. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Ensure executive preparedness for client meetings, including briefing materials and schedules.
Operational & Administrative Tasks Track deadlines, litigation calendars, and key dates as applicable. Assist with expense reports, billing support, and related administrative duties. Handle after-hours requests when urgent matters arise.
Qualifications 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Proven ability to operate with discretion, professionalism, and thick skin. Strong understanding of legal operations, terminology, or executive?level support in a high-pressure environment. Exceptional communication, prioritization, and time?management skills. Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ideal Candidate Traits Highly polished, composed, and reliable. Comfortable supporting demanding executives and shifting priorities. Anticipates needs and solves problems independently. Confident, direct communicator with excellent judgment. Thrives in a fully onsite, fast-paced environment.
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