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Detroit Lions · 10 hours ago

Legal Executive Assistant

Detroit, MI 48226

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Detroit Lions organization is seeking a perceptive and proactive Legal Executive Assistant to support their Legal team. This role involves managing complex calendars, preparing communications, coordinating meetings, and maintaining confidentiality while building strong relationships across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics with strategic prioritization and minimal oversight

Prepare, proofread, and organize communications, presentations, and documents with keen attention to detail and accuracy

Coordinate meetings, event logistics, travel, and itineraries, ensuring smooth end-to-end experiences

Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion

Anticipate attorney and office needs, proactively managing schedules, deadlines, priorities, and hosting needs

Track deadlines, follow-ups, and action items to keep the executive informed and on schedule

Maintain and organize sensitive files, records, and correspondence with strict adherence to confidentiality and organizational standards

Support executive decision-making by gathering information, conducting light research, and preparing summaries or briefings

Assist with special projects, board materials, and cross-functional initiatives as needed

Build strong relationships across the organization to facilitate communication and operational effectiveness

Qualification

Calendar managementAttention to detailConfidentialityOffice productivity toolsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProactive problem solvingJudgmentEQRelationship buildingOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of experience supporting senior executives or high-level leaders in a fast-paced setting is required

Exceptional attention to detail, with strong proofreading and quality control skills

Mastery in calendar management, scheduling prioritization, and navigating competing demands

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with tact and diplomacy

Demonstrated discretion, confidentiality, and integrity in handling sensitive matters

Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with precision and follow-through

Proficient in standard office productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe), with the ability to learn new systems and software

Solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive, anticipatory working style

Ability to remain composed, professional, and resourceful in high-pressure or time-sensitive environments

Trusted partner with sound judgment and high EQ

Thrives as a party of a dynamic team and adapts quickly to shifting priorities

Approaches challenges with curiosity, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset

Operates with a high standard of professionalism, reliability, and personal accountability

Works behind the scenes with precision and humility