EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Los Angeles, CA

About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL), the only real estate money management and services firm named to Forbes magazine's Platinum 400, has more than 100 offices worldwide and operates in more than 430 cities in 50 countries. With 2005 revenues of approximately $1.4 billion, the company provides comprehensive integrated real estate and investment management expertise on a local, regional and global level to owner, occupier and investor clients. Jones Lang LaSalle is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of 923 million square feet worldwide. In 2005, the firm completed capital markets sales and acquisitions, debt financings, and equity placements on assets and portfolios valued at $43 billion. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse real estate money management firms, with approximately $30 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit www.joneslanglasalle.com.

We are currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join our office located in Los Angeles, CA.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities:
Support a Managing Director by performing administrative duties (typing, filing, photocopying and faxing) in an efficient and timely manner
Identify problems and implement problem-solving resolutions
Prepare and/or distribute documents and correspondence
Create and maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems conducive to department needs
Assist Managing Director with problem resolution (i.e., expense report system, appointments, returning phone calls, etc.)
Coordinate meeting events and schedule group conference calls
Attend meetings, record, type and distribute minutes
Maintain a professional work environment at all times
Become known and respected as a senior resource and key contributor by the Hotels group (on a global level)
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of five to eight years administrative experience supporting senior executives
Real estate background helpful
Ability to develop correspondence
SalesForce experience a plus
Project/task coordination skills
Strong analytical ability in order to gather and summarize data for reports
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
Ability to work independently without supervision while still being a team player, dealing effectively with co-workers and clients at all levels
Highly organized
High level of initiative, an ability to prioritize and multi-task, positive attitude, dependability, attention to detail, and accuracy
Ability to work effectively under pressure and adjust to changing situations
Resourceful at identifying and working around obstacles and finding solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (spelling, grammar, punctuation, business writing)
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)


Start a lasting career with Jones Lang LaSalle today!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.joneslanglasalle.com/us to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job : 004588.

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer