Legal Assistant

Posted July 18, 2025
Compensation $60,000 - $70,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a boutique law firm that focuses on energy policy. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience working in a legal or professional services firm and experience providing administrative support to attorneys. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with a team of legal assistants to ensure that the attorneys are receiving top notch support!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with time entry, travel booking, schedules/calendars, expense reports and other administrative tasks
  • 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
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1+ years' legal administrative experience preferred 
  • Professional communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

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.