Job Description

Legal Department Executive Assistant

Location: Akron, OH
Work Setup: 100% On-site (Local Candidates Required)
Contract Length: Through December 31, 2026, with possible extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour break)
Assessment: SASS Testing Required

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Department Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to a fast-paced corporate legal department and senior leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing confidential information while driving operational excellence.

Legal Department Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, meetings, scheduling, and timesheets.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and executive communications.
• Prepare, format, and file legal and regulatory documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop professional presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on legal invoices and matter management.
• Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support department operations, onboarding, events, and special projects.
• Anticipate leadership needs and implement process improvements.

Legal Department Executive Assistant Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of administrative or executive support experience , including senior leadership or C-suite support.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency , including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, and executive-level professionalism.
• Must be local to Akron, OH, and available to work 100% on-site.
• SASS Testing is required.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Corporate legal department or legal administrative experience.
• Familiarity with legal documentation, outside counsel coordination, and invoice management.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills.

As a Legal Department Executive Assistant , you will serve as a trusted partner to legal leadership, ensuring efficient daily operations and exceptional administrative support.

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