Executive Assistant

This is not a traditional administrative role. It is a part-time Executive Assistant position within a small, high-level consulting practice where independent judgment and close coordination are both required. You will operate with the trust and authority to manage communication, priorities, and workflow on behalf of the principal, while ensuring alignment across a small, highly collaborative team. The role requires the ability to learn quickly, understand intent, make sound decisions in ambiguous situations, and communicate professionally with attorneys, executives, and technical experts.

The work supports high-stakes legal and consulting matters where accuracy, judgment, and professionalism are essential. This role is best suited to someone who works comfortably with autonomy, exercises strong judgment, and prefers responsibility over narrowly defined tasks.

Ensure the principal’s time is consistently protected for billable work, thought leadership, and high-value client relationships.

Success in this role is defined by the consistent protection of time, clarity of communication, and reliable execution across all areas of the practice.

• The principal’s schedule consistently protects time for high-value work, with uninterrupted blocks reserved for deep work, preparation, and client matters
• All incoming communications are triaged, prioritized, and acted on within 24 hours, with routine matters handled independently and appropriately
• The calendar is actively managed to support priorities, ensuring meetings are purposeful, preparation is complete, and time is used effectively
• Relationship-building activity is consistent, with meetings occurring regularly and all follow-ups completed within 48 hours
• A complete and current record of relationships, interactions, and next actions is maintained, with no missed commitments or lost information
• The majority of routine communication and decisions are handled without principal involvement, reflecting sound judgment and earned trust

This role operates at the center of the practice’s daily workflow, ensuring that communication, priorities, and commitments remain aligned with the most important work.

• Serve as the point of control for information flow, time allocation, and work progression
• Exercise judgment in real time, determining what requires the principal’s attention, what can be handled independently, and how communication should be shaped before it is sent
• Manage the calendar as a tool for focus and momentum, anticipating conflicts, preparing for commitments, and structuring time to support sustained, high-value work
• Maintain continuity across relationships and commitments by tracking interactions, next actions, and follow-through so that nothing is lost

Over time, you will improve how the practice operates by identifying friction points and implementing simple, reliable systems. As capability and trust are demonstrated, the scope of the role will expand to include greater responsibility and independent decision-making.

This role is best suited to a professional who demonstrates the following:

• Sound judgment and prioritization, with the ability to quickly understand intent and act appropriately without direction
• Professional communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent the principal clearly and effectively in all interactions
• Operational reliability and follow-through, ensuring that commitments are executed consistently and nothing is dropped
• Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in communication, scheduling, and recordkeeping
• Discretion and integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes rather than tasks
• Initiative and independent execution, anticipating needs and moving work forward without waiting for instruction
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively within a small team where alignment and mutual support are critical
• Professional presence and composure, maintaining clarity and control in all situations
• Commitment to continuous improvement, both personally and in how the practice operates

• Experience in a legal, matter-based consulting, or other professional services environment is strongly preferred
• Prior experience supporting a senior executive or operating in a high-responsibility coordination role
• Demonstrated ability to manage communication, scheduling, and…