What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Personal Assistant position at Somerset White Limited?
A busy professional UHNW couple are looking for a high-level Personal Assistant to help their existing Family Office team and provide boots on the ground support in their home in Seattle . The role will require knowledge and / or transferrable skills with general administration , calendaring , optimizing schedules (in particular with regards to the children) travel organization, research projects, property and project management , and overall building of structure and processes . The principals’ main focus is to ensure their life is streamlined , allowing them as much time as possible to enjoy their family.
Background :
The couple are in the process of purchasing / sourcing a new property in Seattle; assistance with this will be one of the first projects in this role. The needs of the family are growing, and the team will evolve accordingly, they hope to add a house manager, and household staff once the property is established.
This role will be part of the wider Family Office team (based on the East Coast), the role provides a supportive environment and would like candidates who understand, appreciate, and reflect that ethos.
Particulars :
Job Title : Personal Assistant
Reporting to : Lead PA in the Family Office
Location : Seattle, WA
Travel : Approx 20% of the year (ideal but not required)
Hours : Monday – Friday, typically a 45-hr week, but flexibility outside of hours as needed (principals are very reasonable and respectful)
Salary : From $120,000 – high mid $100,000s dependent on experience
Benefits : TBD
The Staff : Family Office, on site additional staff to come once property is acquired.
Ideal candidates will have / be :
A background in PA / EA work
An excellent understanding of the need for confidentiality
Understand the need for a balanced family life
Understand the balance of working in a team
Be excited about building out a structure and processes
Be able to hit the ground running
A self-starter, who isn’t afraid to ask questions
Dynamic and proactive
Solutions oriented, results driven
A generalist approach to the work; able to step into any request with gusto
Excellent research skills; an ability to read, absorb / extract, delivery concise overviews and suggestions
Have incredible attention to detail, and foresight with risk mitigation and potential pitfalls
Be confident in their skill set to work autonomously and independently as needed
Be professional but not overly formal
Candidates must :
Have US work authorization
Have a driving license and own car to travel to work (role will be hybrid)
Have references & be happy to undergo a background upon offer
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
