Legal Administrative Specialist - Coordination & Compliance

DLA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers in Richmond, VA is seeking a Legal Administrative Specialist at the GS-09/11 level to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff. The role includes calendar management, travel coordination, drafting of legal communications, and essential research duties.

The position supports the Office of Chief Counsel, requires handling onboarding, records management, meetings, and presentation preparation, and demands U.S. citizenship with federal suitability checks.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent; experience with clerical workflows and admin processes.
• Under supervision, navigate agency manuals, directives, and databases to maintain compliance.
• Draft clear communications, briefings, and correspondence for internal/external stakeholders.
• GS-11 requires experience with complex legal data and ensuring program compliance.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for some experience as described (Master’s or PhD).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to supervisors, attorneys, and staff.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, travel arrangements, and follow-up actions.
• Perform legal research and assist in preparing memoranda and documents.
• Greet visitors and coordinate communications with stakeholders.
• Support onboarding, CAC issuance, IT equipment requests, and mail handling.
• Prepare meetings, minutes, presentations, data spreadsheets, and briefings.

Skills

Workflow analysis

Administrative support

Legal databases

Drafting communications

Agency manuals navigation

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. degree

Job description

DLA Careers in Richmond, VA is seeking a Legal Administrative Specialist at the GS-09/11 level to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff. The role includes calendar management, travel coordination, drafting of legal communications, and essential research duties.

The position supports the Office of Chief Counsel, requires handling onboarding, records management, meetings, and presentation preparation, and demands U.S. citizenship with federal suitability checks.