Senior Executive Assistant, Chief Legal Officer

Cisco

Senior Executive Assistant supporting EVP of Legal at Cisco's San Jose office with hybrid arrangements. Handling calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination for executive.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeSan Jose • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,600 - $166,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing Executive VP's calendar and daily schedule
Prioritizing conflicting meeting requests
Supervising action items and commitments of executive
Following-up to ensure completion of tasks
Managing a running list of EVP's engagements
Working closely with communications team to ensure content needs are met
Planning and organizing meetings, preparing agendas and logistics
Creating travel packs for international trips
Acting as proxy for communications and approvals as authorized
Making in-depth global travel arrangements for EVP
Providing analytical support on special projects
Dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in administrative environment
at least 4 years supporting at the SVP level or above
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft desktop computer applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in planning meetings and coordinating travel
Ability to navigate web and email with high competency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced desktop calendar management program experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDesktop Calendar ManagementAnalytical SupportTask ManagementMeeting CoordinationTravel Arrangement

Soft Skills

PrioritizationFollow-UpConfidentiality