Job Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to Law Firm Partner
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $135,000 – $145,000 per annum (DOE)
Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior Partner at a top-tier global law firm. Based in Chicago, this is a high-touch, fast-paced role that requires exceptional attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

The role sits at the heart of a high-performing legal practice, involving client liaison, internal coordination, and the smooth orchestration of complex calendars, meetings, and legal deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Partner’s calendar, scheduling client meetings, court dates, and internal briefings

• Coordinate national and international travel, including multi-stop itineraries and last-minute changes

• Prepare and edit legal documents, presentations, and confidential correspondence

• Serve as a liaison between the Partner, clients, internal teams, and firm leadership

• Track billable hours, prepare time entries, and ensure compliance with internal processes

• Handle inbox management, document filing, and follow-up across active cases and mandates

Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years’ experience supporting senior legal professionals or Partners within a law firm

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and law firm culture

• Exceptionally organised, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal oversight

• Polished communicator with excellent judgement and client-facing skills

• Chicago-based, with full-time in-office availability

• Tech-savvy, discreet, and capable of juggling multiple priorities without dropping the ball

Apply Now

If you’re a high-calibre legal EA looking for a role that combines precision, pace, and professional impact, we’d love to hear from you.