Executive Assistant

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

As the Executive Assistant to the Co-Chairman of the Technology Companies Business Unit, you will not only provide high-level administrative support, coordination, and project management, but will also have close interaction with external clients and all levels of firm management.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle everything from complex scheduling to the resolution of unforeseen problems requiring immediate management
• Act as the first point-of-contact for key internal and external clients
• Receive phone calls, meeting requests, and correspondences. Determine the nature of the request/urgency and either answer or refer to the appropriate persons
• Arrange internal and external meetings and events, preparing stakeholder ahead of time with an agenda or full briefing
• Routine and complex document preparation and proofing, including correspondence, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Electronic file setup and management
• Accurate timekeeping and billing
• Develop knowledge of all contacts and protocols, handling requests for information

Who You Are:  

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years’ experience supporting senior level executives required, professional services organization preferred
• Working knowledge of the technology industry a plus but not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Consummate professional with stellar interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships within the department, with clients, and across the global organization
• Must have experience handling confidential and sensitive information and must always exercise discretion and sound judgement
• Adept at multitasking and prioritizing projects
• Experience working both independently and as an effective and engaged team-member
• Exhibits initiative and sees tasks through to completion
• Understanding that stakeholders days may extend beyond business hours and, as consequence, yours may as well;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire Microsoft Suite at an expert level

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status,  disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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