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We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.\nJob Description Summary:\nFaegre Drinker has an opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide executive-level administrative, organizational, and strategic support to the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), with the possibility of extending support to one additional senior executive as workload requires. 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This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.Job Description:\nWhat you would do:\nServe as a professional ambassador for the COO, any additional supported executive, and the firm while building strong relationships with firm leadership, attorneys, business professionals, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders. \nManage and optimize executive schedules, priorities, and commitments to maximize effectiveness, productivity, and strategic focus.\nCoordinate and execute projects of varying complexity, including preparing materials, presentations, briefing documents, reports, and executive communications.\nDraft, edit, and proofread executive correspondence, presentations, and other communications with exceptional attention to detail.\nAnticipate needs, identify potential issues before they escalate, and proactively resolve matters using sound judgment and discretion.\nTrack priorities, action items, and key deliverables, partnering with stakeholders across the firm to ensure timely follow-through and execution.\nPartner closely with the Operations Chief of Staff to support the COO, the Operations Leadership Team, and firm-wide initiatives.\nLeverage artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve processes, enhance executive effectiveness, and support business objectives while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and quality standards.\nHandle highly confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.\nSupport special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.\nWhat is expected:\nExceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. \nStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including professional writing and proofreading abilities. \nDemonstrated executive presence, professionalism, and accountability when interacting with senior leaders and stakeholders. \nAbility to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and determine when to seek guidance or elevate issues. \nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, ambiguity, and change.\nStrong relationship-building skills and a collaborative, client-service mindset. \nAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.\nFlexibility to support occasional evening or weekend business needs when required. \nWhat we offer:\nFlexible working environment for work-life success.\nOpportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events.\nWellness programming with personalized content and activities.\nProfessional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.\nVariety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans.\nGenerous paid time off.\nThe anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.\nActual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.\nWhat is required:\nThree or more years of administrative or executive support experience.\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote, with willingness to use artificial intelligence and new technology effectively.\nExcellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, manage competing priorities, and recognize when urgency is required.\nFlexibility to support occasional evening or weekend business needs when required.\nWhat is preferred:\nBachelor’s degree or higher preferred.\nPrior experience as an executive assistant for a high-level executive preferred.\nExperience in a professional services, legal, consulting, or corporate environment preferred.\nExperience using AI-enabled productivity tools or other emerging technologies preferred.\nApply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!\nFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.\nFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. 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