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Senior Executive Assistant

Beacon Hill, Boston, MA, United States


Senior Executive Assistant

Our client, a professional services firm, is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant who can partner with high-level attorneys in a demanding environment. This role sits at the center of day-to-day operational support, requiring sharp judgement, proactive calendar stewardship, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience supporting senior professionals in a fast‑paced, client‑driven setting.

Work Model: Hybrid

Degree: Required

Responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars across attorneys, clients, and time zones; drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and presentations with precision; coordinating internal and external meetings and overseeing all related logistics; arranging detailed domestic and international travel and maintaining travel preferences; acting as a gatekeeper for sensitive requests and communications; maintaining organized electronic and physical files; supporting recruiting, reporting, and practice‑related initiatives; and collaborating with peer assistants and firmwide teams to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of executive or administrative support experience within professional services; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; exceptional organizational and prioritization skills; strong written and verbal communication abilities; sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters; a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset; and the ability to anticipate needs in a high‑pressure environment.

This opportunity offers paid overtime, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

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