Legal HR Coordinator

Posted February 11, 2026
Compensation Starting at $64,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Legal HR Coordinator to join a top DC law firm. The Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring attorneys status is updated and documented correctly, helping with the bar admission/renewal process, and supporting the evaluation process. This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and superb organization skills. If you have at least two years of administrative support experience in a corporate environment and have an interest in HR, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with budget and expense management for the team
  • Support the attorney bar admission and bar renewal process
  • Prepare documentation for changes in attorney status (i.e. new hires, promotions, departures, etc.)
  • Support attorney evaluation processes, bonuses, and compensation programs
  • Assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of administrative experience in a corporate environment
  • Law firm experience preferred
  • Ability to juggle competing priorities and pivot between tasks smoothly
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

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.