Job Description

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is proud to partner with a leading global business law firm to find a collaborative, results-oriented Legal Executive Assistant to join their team. This prestigious law firm, headquartered in Chicago, IL, and London, England, is known for its multi-billion-dollar operations, employing over 3,600 lawyers worldwide. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, high standards, and professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that values problem-solving and innovation while supporting some of the top professionals in the legal industry. Title: Legal Executive Assistant -Patent Litigation Location : Hybrid - Washington, DC Key Notes Support a renowned, multi-billion-dollar global law firm with a reputation for excellence Work closely with high-level partners and clients, managing critical operations Join a culture of collaboration and high performance, fostering professional growth Hybrid work flexibility available after onboarding Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Responsibilities: Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice. Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members (Legal Support Assistants and Legal Administrative Assistants) and firm resources. When delegating, maintains responsibility for and tracks all activities/tasks/projects to successful completion. Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage. Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters. Supports the Patent Litigation trial team which may include travel. Exercises discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters. Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries. Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately. Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate partner's ability to effectively build the practice. Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts. Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential. Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments. Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting. Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees. Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures. Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting purposes. Requirements: 5 years of professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives. Preferred experience with supporting Patent Litigation, ITC, and IPR filings. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage high-priority tasks Excellent communication, discretion, and interpersonal skills Experience working in a fast-paced, professional services environment Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending account (FSA) Commuter spending account Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (AD&D) Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage Guide+Thrive (EAP) Critical illness insurance 401(k) and Profit sharing plan PTO and Holiday Plus much more!

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Temporary work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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