Legal Administrative Assistant

Posted September 29, 2025
Compensation Starting at $74,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a professional Legal Administrative Assistant to join a large global law firm in their DC office. The Legal Administrative Assistant will support attorneys and work collaboratively with a team of legal administrative assistants to ensure that the attorneys are receiving top notch support! If you have at least 3 years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm and are looking to join a top law firm, this could be an excellent role for you! 

Responsibilities Include:
  • Collaborate with team of LAAs to ensure that assignments are being handled 
  • Schedule client meetings and register Firm guests with the appropriate teams
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel for attorneys
  • Draft and proofread correspondence and other documents
  • Utilize iManage to manage shared documents
  • Assist with other tasks and projects as needed
Qualifications Include:
  • 3+ years of legal administrative experience
  • Professional communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365
  • Experience with InTapp, iManage, and Chrome River preferred

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA 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.