Executive Assistant

A legal services organization in Washington DC is looking to add a new Executive Assistant to their growing staff.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Assistant will:

Complex calendar management and gatekeeping

Determining and following appropriate protocols for interactions with contacts

Preparing daily and weekly agendas

Preparing or ensuring the preparation of meeting agendas, materials, and talking points

Ensuring timely, pro-active communication with the security team

Booking travel

Recording and processing expenses

Correspondence and research

Document management and filing

Assisting with Board meeting preparations and day-of staffing

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from competitive US college or equivalent

Minimum five years' experience supporting a C-level executive

Commitment to the organization's mission

Superior writing and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated capacity to exercise judgment, strict confidentiality, and discretion

Ability to match the fast-paced working style, make decisions and changes quickly

Maintain a positive, open disposition, even in the face of stressful circumstances

Ability to multitask, remain extremely organized, and manage the multiple moving parts that constitute the job