Executive Assistant to CEO

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz / Southfield, Michigan | On-site | Full-Time

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to support the firm's owner directly. This is a high‑trust, high‑responsibility role for someone who is organized, proactive, discreet, and comfortable working alongside a fast‑moving, decisive leader. You will keep the owner's day on track, manage competing priorities, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks so that the owner can focus on the highest‑value work.

• Manage the owner's calendar, scheduling, and daily priorities.
• Screen, organize, and follow up on emails, calls, and incoming requests.
• Track tasks and projects to completion and keep commitments from slipping.
• Prepare for meetings, gather materials, and make sure the owner is ready.
• Coordinate across the firm's attorneys, staff, and outside contacts.
• Handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Anticipate needs and solve problems before they become urgent.
• Manage travel, logistics, and appointments.
• Provide clear, brief status updates and flag what needs a decision.
• Take ownership of follow‑through so priorities actually get done.

• Substantial experience as an executive assistant, chief of staff, or senior administrator supporting a busy owner, executive, or principal.
• Exceptional organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls.
• Calm, steady, and reliable under a fast pace and direct communication.
• Discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with written priorities, weekly check‑ins, and direct feedback.
• Strong technology skills across calendar, email, documents, and scheduling tools.
• Low drama, high accountability, and a genuine service mindset.

A note on fit: the owner is fast, direct, and results‑driven. The right person brings structure, patience, and reliability, takes feedback without taking it personally, and keeps things moving without needing to be chased.

• Base salary: $65,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Bonus eligibility, retirement, and additional benefits to be confirmed.

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and consider all qualified applicants.