Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer

Executive Assistant – Contract-to-Hire

Location: Bethesda, MD

Schedule: 5 days on-site

Duration: 6 months with potential for permanent conversion

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

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We are working with a well-established organization seeking a highly professional and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior executive. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA who is highly organized, anticipates needs, and thrives in a fast-paced executive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex and constantly changing executive calendar
• Coordinate extensive domestic travel arrangements
• Monitor and prioritize incoming communications
• Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and point of contact
• Coordinate executive and board meetings
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and briefing information
• Track deadlines, action items, and follow-ups
• Manage multiple priorities while anticipating executive needs
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite executives, attorneys, partners, or other senior leaders
• Experience supporting xhyhwjd legal executives, attorneys, or within a law firm is strongly preferred
• Exceptional calendar management and scheduling skills
• Strong travel coordination experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Advanced proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office