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Job Description:
The Executive Assistant performs the full range of executive -level administrative, organizational and strategic support to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and members of The Penn Mutual Law Department. You will develop broad and comprehensive experience, skills and knowledge in Law Department policies, procedures and practices. You will also help facilitate and coordinate projects and deadlines directly or through others, and work with minimal supervision.
We’ve embraced a flexible, hybrid approach to work. Based on your role and personal preference, we empower you to choose where you work best. This model allows you to balance your life and bring your whole self to work.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and optimize scheduling of the CLO’s schedules, priorities, presentations, and commitments to ensure productivity, effectiveness, and strategic focus.
- Supports the Office of the Corporate Secretary including assisting with drafting minutes for affiliated boards and committees, record keeping, and file management.
- Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
- Draft, edit, and proofread executive correspondences, presentations and other communications with keen attention to detail.
- Assures the planning and coordination of the CLO’s calendar of events; schedules appointments and prepares detailed itineraries, complete with travel accommodations and maintenance of travel and expense records; coordinate staff and department meetings and agenda,
- Supports the department’s onboarding process including the onboarding of new associates and assisting in the attorney rotation process associated with its intern/extern program.
- Works with Information Technology to facilitate training and communications to Law team on key technology updates.
- Leverage artificial intelligence and other emerging technology to streamline workflows, improve processes, enhance executive effectiveness and support business objectives.
- Displays a strong knowledge of desktop tools such as the Microsoft Suite of Office products and electronic mail systems.
- Assist in the maintenance of departmental records, including its electronic files and those held at off-site location.
- Track departmental budget.
- Provide assistance to the paralegal team as needed.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to exercise discretion in accessing and working with confidential information
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to high quality work.
- Able to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
- Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity; ability to thrive in a fast pace environment, with shifting priorities.
- Intellectual curiosity and the aptitude and desire for continuous learning.
- Proven ability to take initiative, act with a sense of urgency and follow through.
- Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting deadlines
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships and interface with leaders and associates across the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook).
- Ability to gain proficiency in Company tools and systems.
- Ability to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvement
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required and
- College Degree or Paralegal certificate Preferred
Experience
- 7+ years providing administrative support to senior level executive. Required and
- Paralegal skills Preferred
Base Salary Range - $95,000 - $115,000
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive legal assistant jobs.
- 5+ years of executive or senior-level legal administrative experience
- Proficiency with legal document management and e-filing systems
- Strong knowledge of court rules, deadlines, and docket management
- Experience preparing and proofreading complex legal documents and correspondence
- Discretion in handling confidential attorney-client privileged information
- Associate or bachelor's degree, or a paralegal certificate from an accredited program
Tips for Your Executive Legal Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to legal workflows
Highlight your experience with court filing deadlines, docket management, and confidential document handling. Generic administrative resumes get screened out fast in legal hiring, so name the specific practice areas you've supported, such as litigation, corporate, or real estate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive legal assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate your software proficiency upfront
Legal employers expect fluency with document management systems, e-filing platforms, and billing software from day one. List every relevant tool you've used in your resume's skills section, not buried in job descriptions, so hiring managers spot them in a quick scan.
Target postings that match your practice area
An executive legal assistant in a litigation department does very different work than one in transactional law. Filter your search by practice area keywords so you're applying to roles where your specific experience, whether discovery, closings, or regulatory filings, is directly relevant.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Legal interviews often test judgment under pressure, asking how you'd handle a last-minute filing deadline or a conflict in an executive's schedule. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you resolved a time-sensitive legal or administrative problem with minimal supervision.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Law firms and corporate legal departments frequently offer strong benefits including professional development stipends and bar exam support reimbursements. When you receive an offer, ask specifically about those perks before accepting, since they can meaningfully affect the value of the role.
Executive Legal Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive legal assistants?
IST Management, Everlaw, and DLA Piper are hiring the most executive legal assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large law firms and Fortune 500 corporate legal departments.
How many executive legal assistant jobs are remote?
About 80% of executive legal assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are less common than in other administrative fields. Sub-areas such as contract review coordination and executive scheduling support tend to offer the most flexible or hybrid arrangements, while roles requiring court filing or in-person executive support are typically on-site.
How do you become an executive legal assistant?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal administration, or a related field, or complete an accredited paralegal certificate program. Build experience in a legal administrative role supporting attorneys or a legal team, then develop fluency with legal software, court filing procedures, and document management systems. Moving into executive-level support typically requires demonstrating discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules independently.
Can you get hired as an executive legal assistant with little experience?
Entry into this role with limited experience is possible if you've worked as a legal secretary, paralegal assistant, or executive assistant in a non-legal setting. Employers look for transferable skills like calendar management, drafting professional correspondence, and handling sensitive information. Completing a paralegal certificate, volunteering with a legal aid organization, or temping through a legal staffing agency are practical ways to build the specific background that executive legal assistant roles require.
What does the executive legal assistant interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your legal administrative background and software familiarity. A second round typically involves scenario-based questions testing how you prioritize competing deadlines, manage confidential information, and support senior attorneys or executives under pressure. Some firms include a skills assessment covering proofreading, document formatting, or calendar management before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to executive legal assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to executive legal assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your experience and practice area background, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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