Senior Executive Assistant

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 12, 2025
  • Salary: $52,511.52 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:52511
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Job Description

    Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

    Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO



    Why you’ll love this position:

    The senior executive assistant performs secretarial and administrative assistant duties for members of the director's office, chief counsel, or secretary to commission. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

    What you'll do:

    • Maintains an appointment calendar, schedules meetings, reserves meeting rooms and gathers materials for meetings. Receives new legal summons from Commission Secretary, logs and provides to Chief Counsel for assignment.
    • Drafts and formats complex forms, letters, reports, and other materials, usually requiring familiarity with specialized terminology. Proofreads completed work to check for grammar, spelling, and formatting. Types Commission backup minutes, talking points and agendas.
    • Provides litigation support to legal team by compiling complex information, organizing and preparing files for legal review.
    • Assists in the drafting of legal pleadings, gathering discovery, and other legal and non-legal documents. Prepares exhibits.
    • Gathers supporting documents relating to witness testimony. Provides summaries of legal transcripts.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
    • Six years of experience in progressively responsible office assistant and/or executive assistant positions. Prior experience in the legal field preferred.


    More reasons to love this position:

    MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

    At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

    cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

    If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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