Executive Admin Assistant

The French Agency

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years supporting a President, CEO, or senior exec team
  • Fast-paced, high-volume work experience
  • Preferred background in legal or paralegal settings
  • Strong tech savviness, particularly with AI tools
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in executive presentation reviews
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
  • Independently works with minimal oversight while maintaining professionalism
  • Proven relationship-building skills with executive leaders
  • Positive and proactive problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level support to the President and Executive Leadership Team
  • Manage complex calendars and resolve scheduling conflicts
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics
  • Prepare agendas and materials for executive meetings
  • Review and format presentations and executive communications
  • Manage executive expense reports and documentation
  • Act as primary contact for executive communications and prioritize requests
  • Track projects and deadlines for timely completion
  • Coordinate leadership meetings and special projects
  • Collaborate across departments on strategic initiatives
  • Anticipate needs and proactively resolve potential issues
  • Handle confidential information with discretion

Benefits

  • Full benefits after the probationary period
  • Flexible in-office day choice
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 in-office days, 2 remote)
  • Streamlined interview process for efficiency
  • Background check required as part of the hiring process
Full Job Description
Executive Administrative Assistant
Location: Norwalk, CA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-Time | 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote
Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 annually
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Preferred (Direct Hire Considered)
Position Overview

A growing, fast-paced organization is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the President and Executive Leadership Team. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and enjoys solving problems independently.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and proactive with exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion. This is not a traditional administrative role-the Executive Administrative Assistant serves as an extension of executive leadership and acts as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications.

This position primarily supports the President while providing occasional backup support to other executive leaders as needed.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the President and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries.
  • Prepare executives for meetings by organizing agendas, presentation materials, briefing documents, and follow-up action items.
  • Review, proofread, and format presentations, reports, and executive communications.
  • Manage executive expense reports and administrative documentation.
  • Act as the first point of contact for executive communications, responding appropriately and exercising sound judgment when prioritizing requests.
  • Track projects, deadlines, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion.
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, special projects, and executive events.
  • Collaborate across departments to support strategic initiatives and executive priorities.
  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve issues before they become problems.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
  • Assist with additional administrative and operational projects as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience supporting a President, CEO, or senior executive leadership team.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with changing priorities.
  • Previous experience in a legal or paralegal office is highly preferred.
  • Strong technology skills with the ability to quickly learn and leverage AI tools to improve efficiency.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience reviewing executive presentations and presentation materials.
  • Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Proven ability to build trust and develop strong working relationships with executive leadership.
  • Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive computer work.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
Additional Information
  • Hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote days each week.
  • Full benefits after probationary period.
  • Candidates may choose which in-office days work best with their schedule.
  • Background check required.
  • Streamlined interview process consisting of an initial phone interview followed by a virtual interview with executive leadership.

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