Contract Legal Executive Assistant Location Palo Alto, Ca Industry Legal Position Type Individual Contributor Job Type Hybrid

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search

Palo Alto, CA, US
Base: $49.45 - $65.52 ph; overtime: eligible; bene...
Hybrid
High-level strategic partner to attorneys
Manage attorney projects and milestones
Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents
This job posting is for a Contract Legal Executive Assistant position at a global law firm in Palo Alto, CA, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to attorneys, managing practice operations, and requires at least five years of administrative experience in a legal or corporate setting

Job Summary

  • Serves as a high-level strategic partner to attorneys, managing daily practice functions to enable client development.
  • This role involves managing projects, liaising with clients and internal departments, delegating tasks, and overseeing administrative functions.
  • This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with competitive compensation and a clear path to a permanent role.

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This job posting is for a Contract Legal Executive Assistant position at a global law firm in Palo Alto, CA, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to attorneys, managing practice operations, and requires at least five years of administrative experience in a legal or corporate setting.

Salary

Base: $49.45 - $65.52 per hour; Overtime: Eligible; Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) upon conversion

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-level strategic partner to attorneys
  • Manage attorney projects and milestones
  • Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents
  • Manage complex calendars and travel itineraries
  • Oversee billing processes/prebills
  • Expert in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Handle confidential information
  • Delegate assignments to support teams

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptable and proactive
  • Process-driven with excellent time management
  • Strong communicator at all levels
  • Collaborative partner building trust

Key Requirements

  • 5 years of administrative experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Adept at using AI-powered tools
  • Adept at using case management software
  • Adept at using virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams)

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Not specified

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