Senior Legal Executive Assistant

Summary:

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

The Senior Legal Executive Assistant will provide the highest level of administrative support, client support and practice coordination. This role will be responsible for coordinating and tracking deadlines and deliverables, court filings, and all aspects of the partner’s practice.  This role will work closely with practice management and other teams and, at times, provide additional support on broader projects as needed.

This role reports to the Legal Administrative Services Manager and Director of Administration, taking daily direction from the assigned partner. 

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating ability to move beyond the transactional (calendar management, expenses, travel) to focus on the strategic. For example, actively managing a partner’s email inbox, coordinating and tracking deadlines and deliverables, and strategic business travel planning.
• Collaborating closely with assigned partner to effectively manage and “quarterba