Confidential is hiring: Executive Assistant in San Francisco Bay Area
Confidential, San Francisco Bay Area, US
Personal & Executive Assistant – High-Profile Attorney | Marin County (Onsite)
We are looking for a proactive, resourceful, and highly organized Personal & Executive Assistant to support a very busy attorney in managing both professional and personal priorities. This role blends executive assistant, personal assistant, and household management responsibilities, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, anticipates needs, and loves creating structure out of chaos.
This is a primarily onsite position, supporting the executive at both their office and private residence, so candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of Mill Valley and Greenbrae and be comfortable with in-person work and occasional travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the executive’s professional and personal calendars and schedules
- Anticipate conflicts and proactively resolve scheduling challenges
- Handle email management, task tracking, and meeting follow-ups
- Coordinate travel, appointments, and logistics
- Support with household operations, including vendors, maintenance, errands, and personal events
- Plan and manage personal and professional events
- Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion while managing sensitive information
- Act as the executive’s gatekeeper, protecting their time and priorities
- Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, and external contacts
- Stay several steps ahead by anticipating needs and executing with urgency and precision
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Household Manager
- Strong organizational and project management skills; able to handle multiple priorities at once
- Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and follow-through
- High emotional intelligence and professional communication style
- Discreet, trustworthy, and adaptable in high-pressure environments
- Tech-savvy; proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Asana, and modern productivity tools
- Experience coordinating complex travel and managing personal errands or events
- Comfortable with direct communication, shifting priorities, and occasional long or irregular hours
- Based in or near Marin County and open to onsite work and travel
Salary: $80,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience and location