Executive Assistant

Description We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel in Bethesda, Maryland. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-focused individual who can manage shifting priorities, safeguard confidential information, and keep legal and executive activities moving efficiently. The position also plays a key part in maintaining corporate records, coordinating insurance renewal materials, and producing accurate reports and organizational documents.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the General Counsel's calendar, meeting logistics, correspondence, and day-to-day administrative priorities while ensuring smooth coordination across competing demands.

- Prepare agendas, assemble supporting documents, and organize key information needed for meetings, legal matters, and executive decision-making.

- Anticipate upcoming needs, follow through on open items independently, and provide dependable support with minimal direction.

- Maintain corporate records, entity documentation, and related files while helping monitor required filings and internal legal documentation.

- Update and distribute organizational charts for the parent company and affiliated entities, ensuring information remains current and accurate.

- Track deadlines, document requests, and action items connected to legal projects, grievances, and other matters overseen by the General Counsel.

- Coordinate the collection, verification, and submission of materials needed for insurance renewals, serving as the internal liaison with the company's broker.

- Build and maintain spreadsheets and reports in Excel to organize data from multiple departments and support accurate reporting and submissions.

- Provide additional administrative assistance to HR or senior leadership as business needs allow. Requirements - At least 5 years of progressive experience in executive support, senior administrative support, or a comparable role.

- Background supporting a high-level leader such as a General Counsel, C-suite executive, senior law firm partner, or similar decision-maker.

- Demonstrated success working in a corporate, legal, client services, nonprofit, association, government, or similarly complex environment.

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage data, apply formulas, and maintain detailed tracking tools.

- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence producing high-quality documents, reports, and presentations.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of discretion.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

- Experience coordinating input from multiple stakeholders and keeping projects organized against deadlines.

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