Legal Executive Assistant

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm recognized for its leading practices in various areas. The Legal Executive Assistant plays a vital role in supporting lawyers by managing day-to-day activities, including document management, scheduling, and client service.

Responsibilities

  • Composes, edits and proofreads correspondence, presentations and other documents while demonstrating exceptional technological/document production skills for our Lateral Recruiting department
  • Ensures related documents and emails are stored in iManage Workspaces
  • Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies, as needed
  • Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of Microsoft Outlook while utilizing creative problem solving to solve challenging scheduling requirements
  • Manages multiple calendars and supports scheduling requirements across multiple lawyers, clients, offices and time zones
  • Proactively coordinates internal/external meetings with limited direction
  • Arranges proper logistics based on meeting requirements (visitor offices, conference room, video conference and dial-in number, as appropriate), requiring meticulous attention to scheduling logistics and details
  • Applies best practices when arranging travel, utilizing agent assist and on-line tools appropriately and maintains up-to-date travel preferences (frequent flyers, Known Traveler Number, passport, etc.)
  • Provides superior client service with internal and external clients displaying a proactive, 'can do' attitude when meeting with clients via zoom, by telephone and/or in person
  • Acts as the gatekeeper prioritizing conflicting needs
  • Handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively and independently and follows through on tasks until successful completion
  • Anticipates Lateral Recruiting department needs and shepherds work forward with limited direction and can suggest new processes/procedures to expedite projects and day-to-day workflow
  • Maintains a professional relationship with other legal counsel, agencies and professionals
  • Works closely with the Lateral Recruiting team with effective communication and tight workmanship
  • Proficiency in Excel for data tracking and reporting, supporting recruitment and operational processes with accurate and timely information
  • Fosters open and frequent communication with teammates to ensure smooth and expeditious support
  • Maintains collaborative and respectful relationships with teammates, managers, and firmwide colleagues, in line with the firm’s core values and one-firm approach
  • Actively contributes to secretarial huddles and other team related activities
  • Participates in focus groups, lunch and learns, and other knowledge sharing activities including the mentor program, when necessary
  • Maintains subject matter level expertise in the Firm’s core applications and understands and adheres to best practices
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Skills

  • College degree or equivalent
  • Expert proficiency with the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) applications
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external lawyers, staff and clients
  • Expert written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making capability

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
  • Personal and professional development
  • Career growth opportunities
  • A collegial and supportive culture
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance

Company Overview

  • Ropes & Gray, a preeminent, global law firm, has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for eight consecutive years and listed on Law.com’s UK “A-List” for three years in a row. It was founded in 1865, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ropesgray.com/.

 

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