Legal Executive Assistant (Litigation)

The role

The Legal Executive Assistant provides administrative support and practice coordination to a group of partners and Of Counsels. This role involves managing daily activities, complex administrative duties, and litigation-specific tasks within a team-based support structure.

What you will do

• Provide executive support to a group of partners and Of Counsels
• Manage day-to-day coordination of partner practices
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling, reporting, time entry, and editing documents
• Manage client onboarding, billing, and relationship management
• Organize complex domestic and international travel arrangements
• Provide back-up support to peers
• Liaise with firm departments and stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills
• Collaboration and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Self-starter with demonstrated instances of taking initiative
• 5 years relevant experience
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
• 3-5 years of hands-on civil litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of California Rules of Court and civil procedure
• Proficiency with e-filing in state and federal courts

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience preferably in a law firm environment
• Experience in Adobe, Workshare Compare, Best Authority and Litera Forte preferred

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.