Hansell Tierney is hiring: Executive Assistant in Scottsdale

We are assisting our client, a Law Firm with offices in Washington, Arizona, and New York, with their search for an Executive Assistant to support their Managing Partner.

Job Summary:
This role provides direct administrative and limited personal support to a Managing Partner who divides his time between Seattle, New York, and Scottsdale. The position is based in Scottsdale and combines professional legal-administrative duties with management of the partner's local home office and travel logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily communications, calendars, travel, and legal case management tasks using FileVine or similar tools.
• Support legal and administrative workflows, including time entry, billing, and expense reimbursement.
• Manage and maintain the Scottsdale home office: mail processing, vendor coordination, bill payments, and supplies.
• Prepare and organize documents related to litigation and other legal matters.
• Provide in-person support when the partner is in Scottsdale (approx. one week/month) and manage priorities remotely at other times.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personal and business information.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology, ensuring efficient use of digital tools for administrative tasks.

Qualifications:
Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Legal Assistant, or similar role.
• Prior exposure to legal processes or law-firm operations (litigation preferred).
• Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with FileVine, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital organization tools.
• Comfort managing both professional and household-related administrative tasks.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience as a personal assistant.
• This role requires a candidate with a proactive mindset, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and the capacity to navigate the complexities of legal administrative tasks. The Executive Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the partner in their professional and personal endeavors.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ, LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED
Compensation Range - Anticipated Salary Range $90,000-105,000 depending on experience
Benefits - PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K)

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About Hansell Tierney:
Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.