Administrative Assistant | Temp-to-Hire

ford agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is actively seeking an Administrative Assistant for a DC-based firm. This in-person, temp-to-hire role requires strong teamwork and independence and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include scheduling, travel coordination for attorneys, drafting and proofreading, and managing shared documents via iManage. Qualifications include 2+ years of administrative experience, legal admin experience preferred, professional communication, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional administrative experience.
• Legal or professional services administrative experience preferred.
• Professional communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling for meetings and coordinate travel for attorneys.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and other documents.
• Utilize iManage to manage shared documents.
• Collaborate with legal administrative assistants to ensure assignments are handled.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Legal admin experience

Professional communication

Multitasking

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a professional Administrative Assistant to join a great DC based firm. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and contribute and is able to work effectively both independently and with a team. This is a fully in-person, temp to hire role and is available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling for meetings and coordinate travel for attorneys
• Draft and proofread correspondence and other documents
• Utilize iManage to manage shared documents
• Collaborate with legal administrative assistants to ensure that assignments are being handled
• Assist with other tasks and projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional administrative assistant experience
• Legal or professional services administrative experience preferred
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft 365

Compensation

• $30+hourly DOE

Location

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.