Executive Assistant - Sacramento, California (limited term)

Executive Assistant - Sacramento, California (limited term)

Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation is dedicated to conducting workplace and Title IX campus investigations.  We are an enthusiastic, fun and collegiate group of attorneys and other legal professionals who value excellence and integrity.  We are seeking a dynamic full-time Executive Assistant to work with the Firm’s two Senior Partners in the Sacramento office for a limited term.  This position will cover for our existing EA while they are out on leave from late June to early December. The candidate chosen for this position will have the opportunity to stay on with our firm once our current EA returns, as the EA for one of our Managing Partners and COO. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks and projects and requires a detail-oriented person who is eager to learn.  For information on our unique practice, please visit www.vmlawcorp.com.    

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Book, coordinate and calendar travel arrangements

  • Schedule investigation interviews and other meetings (including those by Zoom)

  • Manage complex calendars and scheduling for Senior Partners

  • Assist with projects related to Senior Partners’ professional organizations and teaching responsibilities

  • Respond to client and colleague inquiries

  • Prepare presentation materials

  • Attend meetings and take notes, as needed

  • Help troubleshoot issues with computer applications for Senior Partners, as they arise

  • Provide occasional back-up support to the Front Desk Coordinator when they are out of the office

  • Other projects, as assigned

Requirements:

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Previous experience in coordinating travel, including flights, trains, hotels, and car rentals

  • Scheduling management for one or more Executive/Senior Partner

  • Ability to accept and implement feedback

  • Effective organizational skills and ability to use necessary computer applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong listening and communication skills

  • Must be able to maximize time and effort in addressing position responsibilities, as well as quick adaptation to changes in priorities

  • Positive, professional and approachable attitude and demeanor

  • Common sense, flexibility and the ability to work individually and as part of a team

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Executive Assistant is expected to be in the Sacramento Office at least twice a week in correlation with the Senior Partners’ schedules. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  Excellent benefits provided including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer contribution.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Jennifer M. Maguire, Chief Operating Officer
Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation
2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95833
recruiting@vmlawcorp.com

FAX: (916) 779-1451

Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to investigating and working in a multicultural environment.