Attorney Supervisor

Posted July 21, 2025
Compensation $134,000+ annually DOE
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is spearheading the search for an experienced Attorney Supervisor to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. The Supervisor will oversee staff attorneys to ensure the firm's expectations are being met related to quality and efficiency for document review. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who has experience in discovery, document review, and supervising a team of attorneys to take on a highly visible role with a top DC firm. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage staff attorneys and ensure key metrics are met

  • Supervise document review teams to ensure that members are meeting expectations

  • Assign projects and cases to attorneys and coordinate workflow accordingly

  • Review and approve billable hours and maintain records of attendance and vacation

  • Handle annual performance and salary reviews 

  • Communicate between the document review teams and attorneys


Qualifications Include:

  • JD from accredited law school and licensed in DC

  • 4+ years of discovery document review supervisory experience

  • Experience in an AMLAW 100 or AMLAW 200 firm

  • Proficient in Relativity, TAR, and CAL 

  • Knowledge of the contract attorney market

  • Strong organizational and high level of attention to detail

  • Professional verbal and written communication skills


Candidates for this position must be based in the Boston area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.