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Executive Assistant
Burns & Wilcox
Farmington Hills, MI, United States
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Responsibilities
Executive Assistant to the Chairman, President and CEO of the Kaufman Financial Group and Senior Managing Partner of a leading Michigan Law Firm.
Kaufman Financial Group is a global, privately held company, with over 50 offices, primarily engaged in specialty insurance, reinsurance, and real estate.
The position requires demonstrated writing capabilities, accuracy, public relations, poise, tact and diplomacy. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and understand the critical value of being trustworthy. The work environment is dynamic, exciting, fast paced, and the individual must demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. The position requires flexibility and availability consistent with the needs of a major corporate CEO and partner of a growing law firm.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
• Provide critical daily support to the CEO/Senior Managing Partner
• Assess the urgency and importance of situations and take the appropriate action to determine the necessary level of CEO, Executive and/or other attorney involvement
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skill, including preparing and editing correspondence from the CEO
• Provide support for Board of Directors meetings, including transcribing meeting minutes, executing action steps, and coordinating meeting requirements
• Support the CEO in holding the Executive Team members accountable to timelines and commitments
• Manage the calendar, calls, mail, e-mails and meetings for the CEO
• Provide assistance to the Senior Officers on an as-needed basis
• Be detail oriented and committed to accuracy in work products
• Keep abreast of all major hires, acquisitions, and their effect on the organization
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a legal practice environment or professional services environment highly preferred
• 10-plus years of professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting a top executive required
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to meet demanding deadlines, have a flexible schedule, and work well under pressure
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Shorthand proficiency preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
• Competitive base compensation
• Health benefits
• 401K with employer match
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
About Our Company
The Kaufman Financial Group is the parent entity of insurance, real estate and financial services related companies anchored by Burns & Wilcox, a dynamic industry leader in the specialty insurance sector. The Kaufman Financial Group Real Estate business includes over 50 owned and leased office buildings throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We strive to create an exceptional work environment for our associates. Our continued growth and market expansion, coupled with an aggressive acquisition strategy, provide an excellent opportunity for professional growth. At the Kaufman Financial Group, we value smart people, smart products, and smart solutions. We invite you to consider joining our winning team!