Gibson Dunn

Legal Executive Assistant

Dallas

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 22 days ago

Customer SupportCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

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.

Collaborate closely with assigned attorneys to effectively manage day-to-day coordination of the attorneys' respective practices.
Manage a broad range of complex administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and meeting materials, entering time, editing documents, furnishing information, responding to routine correspondence, assisting with technical support, processing expense reports, and answering telephone calls.
Manage client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
Provide back-up support to peers. Liaise with other firm departments and key stakeholders to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands with minimal supervision.
Collaboration and facilitation skills to work with various departments and facilitate their ability to work with each other.
Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
Ability to work overtime when necessary.
High attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and clients. Collaboration and facilitation skills to work with various departments and facilitate their ability to work with each other.
Ability to work independently and with a team, and to delegate and manage resources effectively.
High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
Self-starter with demonstrated instances of taking initiative.
Creative thinker who is resourceful and anticipatory of the needs of their assignments.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience preferred.
5+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn and utilize industry specific computer applications.

The annual compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.
The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

Provide executive support as part of a team of Legal Executive Assistants to a group of Partners and Of Counsel attorneys.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com.
Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process.
Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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