Senior Executive Assistant - County Attorney's Office

What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Attorney's Office is searching for our next Senior Executive Assistant who will report directly to the County Attorney. In this role you will provide a broad array of confidential senior-level administrative support to the County Attorney, in-house Attorneys, Paralegals and Risk Management personnel. You will serve as the liaison between our office and the County Manager’s office, Finance, Budget, Human Resources, Information Services, General Services, vendors, and suppliers to keep the office running in accordance with Wake County policies and procedures.

Primary Duties:

• Serve as the Office Manager between two locations
• Answer incoming calls and greet visitors
• Cover the front desk for the County Attorney's Office which includes answering phone calls, processing mail, assisting in-office visitors and county executives
• Serve as the department Human Resources Representative by scheduling interviews, onboarding new employees and keeping staff informed of human resources updates
• Submit personnel actions into the Dayforce HR Management System
• Manage financial transactions for the County Attorney’s Office, including but not limited to operating budget, purchases, supplies and services, ensuring purchasing rules and standards are met
• Process p-card transactions, travel authorizations, reimbursements, and contracts ensuring purchasing rules and standards are met
• Write business cases for expansion and/or capital improvements
• Set-up and maintain the library, file room and supply room
• Keep staff informed on changes in Wake County policies and procedures
• Work on special projects as needed

The County Attorney’s Office advises county officials and departments on legal matters and represents the county in court and legal negotiations. The office provides legal advice and answers questions relating to statutes, rules, regulations or court interpretations. The office also drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of actions, and studies county policies, procedures and actions to ensure compliance with the law.

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Office Administration or a related field
• Three years of experience in increasingly responsible administrative and executive support work
• Valid Driver’s License and “safe” driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Notary Public
• Prior administrative experience working in a law office
• Seven years of experience in increasingly responsible administrative support role
• Ten years of experience as an Office Manager

• Ability to demonstrate strong imitative
• Exemplary problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Excellent customer service and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
  
  Ability to exercise independence and sound judgment in carrying out the duties of the position
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to conduct administrative processes consistently and effectively
• Knowledge of county purchasing and human resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology and various legal documents and processes
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills
• Ability to greet clients, answer phones and serve as the point of contact for County Attorney’s office in a professional and courteous manner

Location:

Justice Center 300 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 67,727 - 79,852

Market Range: 67,727.

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/20/2026

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as…