Executive Assistant to Co-Founder; Law Firm
Job in
Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, 60011, USA
Listed on 2026-01-17
Listing for:
Kelleher + Holland, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
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Law/Legal
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Barrington
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and personal support to the Co-Owner of our law firm. This role requires exceptional professionalism, discretion, strong communication skills, and advanced proficiency with modern office and legal technologies.
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct administrative and personal support to the Co-Owner
- Manage a complex calendar, appointments, meetings, travel, and project days
- Screen and respond to phone calls, emails, and electronic communications
- Communicate with clients on behalf of the Co-Owner and summarize key matters
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, engagement letters, and documents
- Transcribe voicemails and dictated messages
- Conduct internet and legal-related research as requested
- Organize files, track expenses, and manage continuing education records
- Maintain strict confidentiality and work independently
- Follow firm directives and complete additional projects as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of executive assistant or senior administrative experience (law firm referred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong proofreading ability
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills
- Typing speed of 60 WPM or higher
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat (PDF editing, redaction, e-signatures)
- Experience with chat/collaboration tools and cloud-based document systems
- Comfort using modern and AI-assisted productivity tools
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent professional experience.
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