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Executive Assistant

Virginia Beach, VA
Posted May. 06, 2024

Job Summary

This position will provide high-level, professional administrative support and assistance to the CEO, COO, and executive staff.

Role / Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, collect, and analyze data to prepare reports and documents.
  • Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
  • Read/analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine significance and plan distribution.
  • File and retrieve corporate documents and reference materials.
  • Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Arrange and coordinate meetings and events, as necessary.
  • Record, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
  • Liaise with all levels of internal staff and external clients.
  • Work independently, and within a team, on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
  • Review operating practices and propose and implement improvements where necessary.
  • Assess and prepare contracts, lease agreements, and other pertinent documents.
  • Document processes, as well as maintaining hard copy files, electronic records, and due diligence documents.
  • Facilitate communication between clients, lawyers, and appropriate team members.
  • Handle general office and administrative tasks, as needed.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience / Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of SharePoint and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
  • Adaptable/flexible to a diverse workload and working under pressure.
  • Demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Exercise sound judgement and decision-making capabilities.
  • Assumes a self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High level of accountability and dependability.
  • Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Active Notary Public.

Experience / Skills Desired

  • Three years experience providing administrative support at the executive level and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Paralegal and/or real estate experience beneficial.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.