Senior Executive Assistant to Board & Leadership (Hybrid)

Dentons; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dentons Davis Brown is recruiting an Executive Assistant for our Downtown Des Moines, Iowa office. The role supports firm leadership, including the Board of Directors, CFO, HR Director, and committees, handling complex administrative duties with discretion and accuracy.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. A strong command of MS Office and governance processes is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the firm.
• Excellent organization and prioritization to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of Board meetings and manage the annual meeting calendar.
• Prepare agendas in coordination with Board leadership and distribute materials in advance.
• Attend meetings, record confidential minutes, and finalize and circulate them.
• Draft governance documents and manage execution, including electronic signatures via DocuSign.
• Maintain firm management and Board files and records.
• Compose letters, emails, and other correspondence to internal and external contacts.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership and Board review.
• Act as liaison between leadership, attorneys, staff, and Dentons US on initiatives.

Skills

High school diploma

Strong organizational skills

Confidentiality

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

DocuSign

Job description

Dentons Davis Brown is recruiting an Executive Assistant for our Downtown Des Moines, Iowa office. The role supports firm leadership, including the Board of Directors, CFO, HR Director, and committees, handling complex administrative duties with discretion and accuracy.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. A strong command of MS Office and governance processes is required.