Legal Executive Assistant

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a fantastic firm in DC who is looking to add a Legal Executive Assistant to support a highly active group of partners on their Digital team, focused on cutting-edge work in AI and emerging technology. This is a high-visibility role for someone who enjoys partnering closely with senior attorneys and operating in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

This position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule (WFH on Fridays) and offers a 35-hour workweek with paid overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to three partners, acting as a trusted right hand
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling across multiple time zones, and shifting priorities
• Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison, handling sensitive matters with discretion
• Maintain strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal teams
• Leverage technology and AI tools to streamline inbox management, scheduling, and document workflows
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and logistics end-to-end
• Support billing processes, including expense reconciliation and time entry coordination
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence and presentations with strong attention to detail
• Conduct research and proactively support business and practice needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience supporting partners or senior-level executives, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment
• Highly polished, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Outlook); experience using AI tools is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced setting
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

If interested, please apply with a copy of your resume in Word or PDF format.