Legal Executive Assistant (Restructuring)

This top firm is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Restructuring Practice Group. This role will directly assist a 6th-year partner and provide team-wide support to a group of 10 attorneys. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in legal administrative work, particularly within bankruptcy and restructuring, and must be proficient in court-mandated billing protocols for restructuring matters.

Client Details

This firm is leading global law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence, integrity, and results. This firm is consistently ranked among the most elite in the legal industry, known for advising on high-profile and complex matters across the globe. With a focus on precision, strategic insight, and client-centered service, they are trusted by the world's most sophisticated institutions, corporations, and financial players and their Restructuring Group is widely regarded as one of the most formidable in the industry.

Description

• Provide high-level administrative support to the lead restructuring partner and team
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and legal documents with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including court hearings, client calls, and firm presentations.
• Handle time entry and billing processes with deep knowledge of court-supervised billing standards for bankruptcy and restructuring cases.
• Prepare monthly billing statements in compliance with U.S. Bankruptcy Court guidelines.
• Liaise with the billing department to address time entry questions, prepare narratives, and ensure court approval compliance.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain accuracy across pre-bills, edits, and submission timelines.
• Open new matters and maintain organizational systems for legal files and client documents.
• Track and manage ongoing case developments, dockets, and key dates.
• Coordinate filings with the courts and ensure all necessary documentation is current and properly archived
• Serve as the administrative point person for a 10-person legal team.
• Proactively identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden on attorneys.
• Support onboarding of new team members and maintain team rosters, contacts, and key distribution lists.

Profile

• Minimum 7+ years of legal administrative support experience, with 3+ years specifically in restructuring, bankruptcy, or financial services litigation.
• Proven experience with bankruptcy court billing procedures (e.g., fee applications, U.S. Trustee Guidelines, narrative edits, time entry review)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal timekeeping systems (e.g., Intapp, Aderant, Elite), and document management systems (iManage or similar)
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to juggle multiple high-priority tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional judgment and discretion.
• Preference for experience in an Am Law 100 or similar high-volume, high-performance law firm environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience ($80-100K annually)
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO

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