Executive Assistant to Principals

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully paid healthcare

Dental and vision packages

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A respected professional services firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide key support to Principals. You'll manage complex calendars, plan detailed travel itineraries, and draft professional correspondence. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of EA experience, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and access to a car for time-sensitive tasks. This dynamic position offers competitive compensation and fully paid healthcare benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Executive Assistant experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to represent leadership effectively.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and travel arrangements.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to manage time and adapt to a fast-paced setting.”

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and events across various locations.
• Plan and coordinate travel itineraries, including transportation and accommodations.
• Draft professional business correspondence and reports.
• Serve as a liaison and trusted point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and external partners—ensuring clear communication and organization of critical documents and materials.
• Support firm events and execute special projects with professionalism and follow-through.
• Provide personal assistant support, including errands, purchases, household coordination, and calendar management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook calendar

Travel booking

Office suite

Job description

As the Executive Assistant at this respected professional services firm, you will play a key role supporting several Principals and providing occasional personal assistant support. You’ll handle complex scheduling, invoicing, investment processing, and special projects that keep the firm running smoothly. This is a dynamic, high-impact position with the stability and longevity professionals value. Candidates who bring a flexible schedule, access to a car for time-sensitive needs, and a humble, service-oriented mindset are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate complex calendars, meetings, appointments, and events across multiple locations for both business and personal matters.
• Plan and book seamless travel itineraries for business and personal needs, including ground transportation, events, and accommodations.
• Draft polished business correspondence, memos, spreadsheets, and reports on various projects, including financial reporting and potential new ventures.
• Serve as a liaison and trusted point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and external partners—ensuring clear communication and organization of critical documents and materials.
• Support firm events and execute special projects with professionalism and follow-through.
• Provide personal assistant support, including errands, purchases, household coordination, and calendar management.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day brings something new and opportunities to grow.
• Competitive compensation and fully paid healthcare, dental, and vision packages.
• A friendly, collaborative, and supportive team culture that values initiative and reliability.

What We’re Looking For:

• EA Experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of Executive Assistant experience in a corporate, professional environment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills. You’re an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing, and can confidently represent leadership.
• Thorough. You have great attention to detail and always double check your work.
• Driven. You’re energetic, eager to contribute, and constantly seeking ways to improve processes.
• On the go. You have access to a car and can accommodate time-sensitive personal requests as needed.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.