{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"afa5b6250fa9d3788079a099","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afa5b6250fa9d3788079a099","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afa5b6250fa9d3788079a099","title":"Executive Assistant","description":"At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?\nJoin MoFo as a EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT on our Legal Secretaries team!\nThis role can be based in Washington, D.C.\nhttps://www.mofo.com/offices\nABOUT THE ROLE\nProvides administrative and project support to the Firm’s senior Leadership team. Uses discretion and Firm-minded judgement in drafting communications, provides administrative assistance with respect to meeting and appointment coordination, billing, travel and office and client visit coordination, firm wide programs and initiatives planning, and project management assistance. Ensures and protects confidentiality of information and data and operations supporting firm leadership and assignments. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position. Guided by the Firm's policies, and priorities and under general supervision,\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nEnsure confidentiality of all information; apply discretion and knowledge of protocols to ensure that confidential information is shared or distributed only at appropriate levels.\nRespond diplomatically to internal and external phone and email inquiries. Apply judgement in determining which inquiries should be forwarded to the firm leadership and assigned attorney(s) on the team or within the Firm for resolution. Resolve or facilitate resolution of inquiries not forwarded.\nReview incoming mail; apply discretion and knowledge of business needs to assess which mail should receive review by firm leadership and assigned attorney(s). Ensure that urgent items are noted and forwarded appropriately to ensure priority attention.\nAssist with inquiries from order attorneys, vendors, independently determining appropriate person or department in the Firm to address or provide direction for a particular inquiry.\nEnsure administrative needs of the firm leadership and assigned attorney(s) are met, including preparation of reimbursements, meeting materials, office coordination, etc.\nPrepare and edit routine documents and communications; assist in the preparation and distribution of often highly confidential material, including editing and revising PowerPoint presentations.\nUtilizes Firm provided software to open new matters, prepare engagement letters, and process conflict reports.\nCollaborates with Client Account Manager and assigned timekeepers to manage billing process, including editing prebills, generating reports, and sending out final invoices. May assist with collection efforts.\nCoordinates client, matter and timekeeper inquiries.\nCreates, edits, and proofreads complex and practice-specific legal documents, forms, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and completeness.\nCreates and maintains client/matter and communication lists.\nPrepares expense reimbursements, arranges for payment of invoices, and prepares check requests as needed.\nManage and calendar meeting requests for firm leadership and assigned attorney(s), using judgment and discretion to ensure appropriate prioritization.\nManage complex scheduling for high level meetings for assigned Firm leadership and other Firm management; facilitate participation in meetings, applying judgment based on key participant availability and other factors. Coordinate closely with participants and their assistants to ensure seamless service.\nCoordinate scheduling and assist with materials preparation and distribution for regular meetings.\nManage content and preparation for staff, organizational meetings, etc., including soliciting topics, preparing agendas, preparing and distributing meeting materials, organizing schedules, meeting room details and setups, etc. Prepare materials with appropriate content and format depending on type of meeting, level, participants, etc.\nManage and make travel arrangements for firm leadership and assigned attorney(s); develop travel itineraries when needed, coordinate with offices, external constituents, etc.\nAssist in scheduling for firm leadership and assigned attorney(s) for meetings in offices to ensure that meetings are appropriately prioritized and targeted.\nResearch, as appropriate, documentation requirements for travel to foreign jurisdictions and facilitate obtaining all required documents.\nAssist in numerous aspects of planning and implementing firmwide programs.\nProvide assistance as needed with firmwide initiatives headed by management.\nRemain current in industry trends relevant to position and the legal profession.\nEnsure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.\nConsistently promote and model the Firm’s Client Service Principles in leadership, teamwork, work product, and personal interaction.\nEnsure compliance with the Firm’s Information Handling Policy, including safeguarding confidential and personal information, and reporting any suspected breach appropriately and immediately.\nAdhere to the Firm’s General Safety Practices and any unique safety practices for department and building.\nABOUT YOU\nFive or more years of experience as an executive assistant or assistant to a senior executive or senior professional services partner preferred. Law firm experience preferred.\nAdvanced technology skills, with strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook\nAdvanced skills with calendaring complex meeting schedules and Highly effective communication skills; ability to communicate credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization and build effective internal and external client relationships\nStrong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.\nAbility to take an assignment from inception to completion with minimal supervision or by following broad guidelines.\nAbility to analyze needs and to determine priorities based on business objectives.\nHigh level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.\nHigh client service ethic and a proven record in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal clients.\nAbility to apply effective independent judgment.\nAbility to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.\nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage substantial amounts of paper and electronic data.\nAbility to work effectively under pressure, maintain professionalism, and meet deadlines under sometimes competing priorities.\nCreative problem-solving skills and ability to think beyond the task or project at hand.\nAbility to achieve consensus and project results with sometimes incomplete, ambiguous, or sensitive information.\nReliability, dependability, and strong motivation to respond to requests quickly\nStrong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.\nAvailable to work overtime as needed.\nABOUT MOFO\nAt MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.\nAbout Us: https://www.mofo.com/about\nDiversity + Inclusion: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-diversity\nCommitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono\nThe MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation\nABOUT OUR BENEFITS\nMoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.\nA variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.\nIndustry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.\nGlobal wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.\nAnnual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.\nEducation reimbursement annually.\nDedicated Talent Development team.\nCompetitive annual profit-sharing contribution.\nWhere required by law, salary ranges are stated below. 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The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.\nWashington, D.C. salary range: $65k to $98k","company":"Morrison","rawCompany":"morrison","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:54:51.745Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-6012.00","title":"Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants","slug":"legal-secretaries-and-administrative-assistants"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"},{"code":"43-6011.00","title":"Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants","slug":"executive-secretaries-and-executive-administrative-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"541110","title":"Offices of Lawyers","slug":"offices-of-lawyers"},{"code":"541199","title":"All Other Legal Services","slug":"all-other-legal-services"},{"code":"922130","title":"Legal Counsel and Prosecution","slug":"legal-counsel-and-prosecution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Executive Assistant","description":"At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. 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