Administration & Human Resources
Executive Assistant
$64,911 to $85,751 a year
Posted until October 30, 2026 · posted August 31, 2026
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Other requirements
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From ≈ $31.21 an hour · $2,497 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.21/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,488 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10.4 subway rides ($3 fare).
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Other requirements: read them on the posting
Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and One (1) year of full-time administrative, executive support, office operations, or related experience.
Level 2 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Two (2) years of full-time administrative, executive support, office operations, or related experience.
Level 3 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, executive support, office operations, or related experience.
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Level 4 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Four (4) years of progressively responsible executive administrative, office operations, or related experience.
Level 5 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Five (5) years of progressively responsible executive support, administrative operations, or related experience.
Level 6 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Six (6) years of progressively responsible executive administrative, operations, or related experience.
Level 7 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Seven (7) years of progressively responsible executive support, administrative management, operations, or related experience.
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What the job is.
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Mon to Fri
“Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.”
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The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Executive Assistant to the District Attorney. The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and scheduling support to the District Attorney and Executive staff.
This role operates at the center of a fast-moving, high-profile environment and requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
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The Executive Assistant will routinely handle confidential, sensitive, and privileged information while managing complex priorities, coordinating communications, and ensuring the seamless execution of executive-level operations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Manage all internal and external scheduling for the District Attorney and Executive staff, including real-time calendar adjustments and meeting coordination. •
Maintain daily and weekly briefing materials (including digital/PDF versions) and ensure alignment with the DA’s schedule. •
Monitor and triage incoming emails, respond to inquiries, route communications, and draft/distribute officewide and alumni communications. •
Oversee executive administrative processes. •
Coordinate HR and legal logistics for interviews, retirements, swearing-ins, and related personnel events, including compliance tasks such as COIB records. •
Support administrative procedures including notarizations, scheduling wires, travel arrangements, and reimbursements for the District Attorney and Executive staff. •
Provide front desk coverage, manage meeting logistics and hospitality needs, and oversee the Executive Conference Room schedule. •
Maintain office supplies and support general office operations. •
Reconcile the calendar daily, conduct periodic and quarterly calendar audits, and manage the executive vacation schedule with monthly reminders, reports and record keeping. •
Support ongoing administrative, operational, and special projects assigned by the District Attorney and Executive staff.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
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Excellent diction and telephone skills. •
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. •
Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task and meet deadlines. •
Must be extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly organized, resourceful, and reliable. •
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. •
Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines. •
Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment. •
Ability to interact with all levels of staff and witnesses. •
Excellent attendance and punctuality a must. •
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
How to Apply:
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Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
- Hours/Shift
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Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Additional Information:
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Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position. •
Please note: this is a non-unionized position. •
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
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NYC residency not required
• City Residency is not required for this position.
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Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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