Executive Assistant

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in the District of Columbia seeks an Executive Assistant to provide senior-level administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Attorney General in the Immediate Office.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the role manages confidential information, schedules, travel, meetings, and special projects, while coordinating with other executive staff to advance priorities and ensure efficient, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of high-level administrative experience preferred.
• 7+ years experience working for an agency head, C‑suite official or executive.
• Proven experience writing for elected officials or senior executives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential executive support to the Attorney General and Immediate Office.
• Manage calendar, meetings, travel, and correspondence.
• Prepare briefing materials and track major projects.
• Develop meeting agendas and follow up on action items.

Skills

High-level administrative experience

Oral and written communication

Emotional intelligence

Calendar management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Located in the nation’s capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends and provides legal advice to the District’s government agencies, and protects the interests of the District’s residents. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a highly skilled and prudent Executive Assistant to provide senior‑level administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

This position is in OAG’s Immediate Office and will report to the Chief of Staff. The Immediate Office ensures that OAG provides high-quality legal services to the District government, promotes the interests of the public, and effectively communicates and engages with District residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Assistant will serve as a confidential aide, managing sensitive information, assisting the Chief of Staff in following up on the effective execution of the Attorney General’s goals and priorities. This role requires exceptional judgment, initiative, emotional intelligence, and the ability to independently manage complex assignments in a fast ‑ paced environment.Expected duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing day ‑ to ‑ day administrative support to the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and First Deputy Attorney General, and general organizational support to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Immediate Office, including coordination of internal and external requests. The incumbent in this position will be expected to exercise primary control over the Attorney General’s calendar and commitments.
• Arranging, coordinating, and managing meetings, conferences, events, and teleconferences, including making travel arrangements for both local and out of town engagements and ensuring required paperwork is completed on a timely basis. Evaluate and prioritize functions and appointments to ensure seamless preparation, scheduling, logistics, and staff readiness.
• Respond to urgent or sensitive requests requiring sound judgment and timely action.
• Assists the Chief of Staff with tracking the status of major projects, action items, and organizational initiatives. Preparing briefing materials, and related documentation. Attending meetings with the Attorney General as needed.
• Maximizing the Attorney General’s time efficiency by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating communications. Developing meeting agendas and capturing and following up on action items.
• Leading or participating in special projects and high ‑ priority initiatives, including the Attorney General’s signature events.
• Reviewing correspondence, identifying complex issues and ensuring materials reflect organizational policies, strategies, and priorities. Coordinate with staff to make substantive recommendations for resolving administrative and technical matters.
• Responding to a high volume of inquiries—verbally and in writing—on behalf of the Attorney General, including communications with the public, government officials, and partner agencies.Ensuring that follow up correspondence is promptly drafted and sent.
• Evaluating work processes and activities to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and problem resolution within established standards and best practices.
• Organizing special committees, workshops, and cross ‑ organizational activities. Initiating administrative reviews and tracking key issues to maintain situational awareness for the Attorney General. Maintaining official correspondence, records, and sensitive documents.
• Exercising emotional intelligence in assessing matters and advising the Attorney General when appropriate.
• Keeping abreast of changes in District government policies and procedures and ensuring administrative and clerical practices within the organization remain compliant and up to date.
• Coordinate, as appropriate, the work of additional executive assistant staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree and ten years of high-level administrative experience is highly preferred. The candidate should have also have at least 7 years’ experience working for an agency head, C‑suite official or executive. The ideal candidate has proven experience working directly with and writing for elected official(s), state, local or federal government official(s) and/or senior executive(s) with demonstrated experience handling heavy volume of scheduling, planning and logistics. They must also have excellent oral and written communication skills.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

First Screening of applicants will be conducted within five (5) days of posting.

Pay Plan, Series, Grade:

CS-0301-13

Salary:

Negotiable up to $ 110,967.00 ; salary will be based on available funding for this position; and applicants’ professional experience.

Tour of Duty:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Duration of Appointment:

Career Service (CS) Regular.

Promotion Potential:

No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union):

This position is not covered under a collecting bargaining agreement.

Position Designation:

In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, this position has been deemed Security‑Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre‑employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit checks, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Residency Preference:

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2‑1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above‑protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL