Fenwick
Executive Assistant - Corporate (NY)
New York · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$104k-$156kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementSalesforceCRMBusiness DevelopmentExcelResearchLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Understanding critical objectives, strict deadlines, being able to anticipate and read the moment, and fostering cooperation, are just some of the functions that are all central to this role.
- The work schedule for this position will be 40 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
- Provide occasional handling of client investment checks.
Responsibilities
- organize drafts, track redlines, compare documents, format and proof for consistency, and distribute clean/execution versions.
- At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset.
Requirements
- The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the Firm.
- Reporting to the Senior Manager of Legal Administrative Services, the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience supporting a law firm Partner or C-Level Executive, preferably in the legal space.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms required.
- Possess an elevated level of anticipatory skills to prepare for any situation in a seamless manner.
- Possess excellent judgement and critical thinking skills and be proactive with solutions.
- Take initiative to analyze areas and processes for improvement and take action to suggest and implement change.
- Capable of working independently and making decisions independently but also effectively working in and with a team.
- Possess an elevated level of accountability. Consistently able to deliver and meet deadlines.
- Possess the ability to continually evolve and be flexible to the changing needs of the partner(s) and firm.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of financial transactions and maintain a steadfast commitment to ethical standards.
- Possesses a curiosity towards continuous learning, adaptability, and progressive thinking.
- Demonstrates an eagerness to explore unfamiliar areas while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and professionalism.
- Excellent verbal and written skills. The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the Firm.
Nice to have
- update CRM/experience databases with matter descriptions and outcomes for pitches, credentials, and league tables.
- Actively seek ways to apply innovative methods of working and consistently seek improvements in work processes.
- At all times, represent Firm and leadership in a highly polished and professional manner.
- Comfortable working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves.
- check bills for consistency against special engagement terms (deferrals, rates, caps, etc.).
- Assist in the finalization of monthly bills.
- Respond to client requests for month-end estimates, as necessary.
- Assist in monitoring A/R and collections and identify issues, as necessary.
Compensation
- $104,000 - $155,750
Benefits
- We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.
- Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.
- A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.
- Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
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