Executive Assistant (New England and New York)
About The Position
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support a Partner with a nationwide litigation practice spanning New England and New York. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of responsibilities, and serves as a true partner in managing priorities, client relationships, and internal team coordination. The Executive Assistant will play a critical role in helping manage day-to-day operations, client communications, reporting, billing support, and administrative functions. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, highly responsive, capable of exercising sound judgment, and able to anticipate needs rather than simply react to instructions.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience supporting executives, partners, senior leaders, or other high-level professionals.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and report on data.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone communication and client-facing interaction.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively solve problems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete time-sensitive assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively coordinate with diverse stakeholders across an organization.
Nice To Haves
- Prior law firm, professional services, consulting, insurance, financial services, or similar experience is preferred.
- Experience with legal matter management, conflict checks, billing support, or document management systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted partner to the supported Partner, proactively managing priorities, deadlines, and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate and manage complex calendars, meetings, appointments, and events while identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Communicate directly with clients, attorneys, and internal team members in a professional and responsive manner.
- Coordinate and help manage client support teams within the firm to ensure tasks, deadlines, and deliverables are completed efficiently.
- Maintain and update client, matter, and case assignment lists and other tracking systems.
- Assist with billing activities, accounts receivable follow-up, and client-related administrative matters.
- Prepare reports and analyze client file data using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
- Draft correspondence, communications, and reports for both internal and external audiences.
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, presentations, and supporting documentation for client and internal meetings.
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical records, files, and documentation.
- Open new matters and perform conflict checks in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
- Process expense reports and track reimbursements.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries as needed.
- Support special projects and initiatives while handling multiple competing priorities.
- Perform additional administrative and operational responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
