Legal Assistant

Posted November 20, 2025
Compensation $25+ hourly DOE
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Temporary
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a public interest law firm that focuses on energy policy. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience working in a legal or professional services firm and strong knowledge of litigation and regulatory processes and filings. This role is available immediately as a long-term temporary role with the possibility for temp to hire so please apply today!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Prepare, proofread, and edit attorney-client documents
  • Work with both digital and hard copy documents and ensure proper handling of both
  • Upload and mange documents in electronic filing systems for various courts
  • Assist with time entry, travel booking, schedules/calendars, expense reports and other administrative tasks
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1+ years' legal administrative experience required
  • Paralegal Certificate a plus
  • Experience with bluebook and cite-checking a plus
  • Knowledge of eFilings 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.