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Executive Assistant to Co-Founder (Law Firm)

CompanyKelleher & Holland LLC
LocationNorth Barrington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
About The Company
At Kelleher + Holland, LLC clients will encounter a law firm dedicated to protecting clients’ families, businesses and futures.
About the Role

Description

  

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

Requirements

  

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of executive assistant or senior administrative experience (law firmp 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

Education
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent professional experience.

Key Skills
Executive AssistantAdministrative SupportCalendar ManagementCommunication SkillsProofreadingDocument FormattingResearch SkillsConfidentialityMicrosoft 365Adobe AcrobatTime ManagementTyping SpeedCollaboration ToolsAI-Assisted ToolsLegal Technologies
Categories
AdministrativeLegal
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and personal support to the Co-Owner of the law firm, managing calendars, communications, and documentation. Additional responsibilities include conducting research and maintaining confidentiality while completing various projects.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
45
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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