Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff (Real Estate Law Firm)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support the Partner leading the Residential Real Estate practice of a leading New York law firm. This high‑impact position acts as the trusted right‑hand, ensuring smooth operations, client satisfaction, and strategic efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Partner and clients, brokers, lenders, and internal teams.
• Manage the Partner’s inbox, draft communications, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely follow‑up.
• Maintain a complex, ever‑changing calendar, proactively protecting and optimizing the Partner’s time.
• Coordinate residential real‑estate transactions from contract execution through closing.
• Support CRM, relationship tracking, and client‑engagement activities.
• Assist with internal reporting, process improvements, and operational initiatives.
• Contribute to marketing, referral‑source engagement, business‑development, and strategic growth projects.

Required profile

• Prior experience in a residential real‑estate law firm is essential.
• Strong understanding of residential purchase and sale transactions.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑management abilities.
• Highly organized with the capacity to juggle competing priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working across CRM, case‑management, document‑management, and workflow platforms.
• Exposure to business‑development and client‑relationship management is a plus.

Required skills

• CRM platforms
• Case‑management systems
• Document‑management tools
• Workflow platforms

What we offer

• Competitive salary $120k‑$150k plus benefits.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced environment within a respected law firm.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence firm operations.