Legal Administrative Secretary

The Ford Agency is seeking a Legal Administrative Secretary to join a boutique law firm focused on energy policy. Ideal candidates will have experience working as an administrative assistant in a legal or professional services environment and the ability to manage the workflow for busy attorneys. This is a temp-to-hire role.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, proofread, and edit attorney-client documents

• Work with both digital and hard-copy materials and ensure proper handling of each

• Upload and manage documents in electronic filing systems for various courts

• Assist with time entry, travel booking, calendars/scheduling, expense reports, and other administrative tasks

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2+ years of legal administrative experience strongly preferred 

• Experience with Bluebook and cite-checking  a plus

• Knowledge of e-filing systems a plus

• Ability to work independently and problem-solve

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.