flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job . in my last position , i supported four lawyers , and it was not unusual for them all to give me high-priority items to do in the same day or week . there were days when i had to stop and prioritize my work just to get a handle on everything . i would discuss the urgency of their work with each of them so i didn't drop the ball . at the same time , i made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda . i think communication is probably the next key quality . it really worked well when i talked with each of them , explained my situation , and got their input .