Overview

Position Title: Senior Legal Executive Assistant - Part-time (3 days)

Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor

Working Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 9am - 5pm US Eastern time

Posting Jurisdictions: UK, Canada, Western Europe

Compensation: TBC based on experience and location

Our Firm:
Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com.

The Role

In this role, you will provide a first-class service to our Partners and internal stakeholders, while managing schedules, calendars and travel appointments. Collaborate with other team members globally, dealing with varying communications from both internal and external parties.

Note: You will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, job-sharing with another EA who works Monday and Tuesday. As our attorneys are US-based you must be able to work US Eastern Time 9.00am-5.00pm.

Responsibilities will include supporting Partner time tracking, drafting client engagement letters, document formatting, using the task management system (tracking responsibilities) and ad-hoc research to support partner projects.

You will ensure all administrative tasks are completed quickly and accurately with an eye for detail, utilizing your previous Law Firm experience in understanding the business to effectively prioritize, liaise with stakeholders, and help ensure the many goals are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support Partner time tracking
• Draft client engagement letters
• Document formatting
• Using the task management system (tracking responsibilities)
• Ad-hoc research to support partner projects
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed quickly and accurately with attention to detail
• Prioritize effectively and liaise with stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior administrative support experience in a law firm
• Remote working experience essential
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word (fact/spell checking, formatting, proofreading)
• Calendar and inbox management, travel planning, and scheduling
• Ability to remain poised under pressure, multitask, and prioritize
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Effective communication with Senior Managers/Partners and clients in a timely manner

Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern practices.

About us: www.sterlingtonlaw.com

This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.