Executive Assistant

Burnham Law Firm•Denver, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Burnham Law is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the firm's Owner and Firm Manager. This position will provide high-level administrative, operational, and financial support to firm leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing business documents, supporting financial processes, and handling confidential information with the highest level of discretion. This role requires exceptional organization, sound judgment, strong financial acumen, and the ability to anticipate leadership's needs. Regular travel between the firm's Colorado offices will be required, with occasional travel to other locations based on business needs.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of Executive Administrative Assistant or comparable experience supporting senior leadership.
Strong financial background with experience supporting budgeting, expense management, invoicing, reconciliations, or financial reporting.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting software, expense management platforms, or legal software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, schedules, and appointments, and competing priorities for the Owner and Firm Manager.
Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
Coordinate internal and external meetings and events, including scheduling, agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up items.
Monitor deadlines and executive requests to ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
Prepare professional correspondence, presentations, reports, meeting materials, and other business documents.
Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and travel logistics.
Serve as a primary point of contact between firm leadership, attorneys, employees, clients, vendors, and external partners.
Anticipate leadership needs and proactively address scheduling, administrative, and operational issues.
Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
Handle confidential, financial, personnel, and business information with discretion.
Assist with financial tasks, including expense reports, budgeting support, invoice processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Support operational initiatives and special projects assigned by the Owner or Firm Manager.
Assist other departments with administrative or operational needs when appropriate.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance, including one fully employer-paid medical plan option, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in an HSA-compatible medical plan
Ancillary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
Matching 401 (k)
Paid and unpaid time off
Paid holidays
Firm-paid parental leave benefit, in accordance with firm policy and in addition to any applicable state or legally required leave benefits
Multiple bonus opportunities
Firm-provided quarterly luncheons
Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions to support professional growth and mental wellness
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Firm-branded apparel and team gear - yes, the good kind of firm swag!
Flexible work arrangements
Work-life balance
Firm-provided snacks and beverages