Legal Executive Assistant

About the role

Ascendo Resources is seeking a polished Executive Assistant to support the Global Chair of the Restructuring practice at a leading law firm in Midtown Manhattan. This high‑visibility position requires a proactive professional who can manage complex schedules, client interactions, and logistical details while maintaining discretion.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and triage the Chair’s inbox, summarizing urgent items and drafting client correspondence.
• Maintain an intricate calendar, coordinating meetings, travel, dining reservations, and client events.
• Oversee client gifting projects from concept through delivery, tracking preferences and logistics.
• Handle day‑to‑day office needs, including supplies, dry‑cleaning, and workspace organization.
• Process expense reports accurately and safeguard confidentiality across all matters.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Chair, clients, attorneys, vendors, and internal teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting C‑suite executives, law firm partners, or high‑profile professionals.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and judgment.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities with urgency and professionalism.
• Willingness to work overtime and after‑hours as needed.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership in a dynamic legal environment.
• Exposure to high‑profile restructuring matters and client relationships.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.