Legal Secretary - DC

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Ford Agency, a DC-based recruiting firm, seeks a Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to a global law firm. The role emphasizes strong communication, structured processes, and gatekeeper responsibilities, working with talented colleagues on impactful client solutions.

Responsibilities include calendar management, travel planning with visas, time entry and invoicing, client interaction, and drafting documents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Strong work ethic and commit to team support.
• Desire to work in a motivated team environment.

Responsabilités

• Manage attorney calendar and schedule internal and external meetings.
• Handle international and domestic travel planning, including itineraries and visas.
• Enter attorney time and billable expenses as well as prepare client invoices.
• Act as gatekeeper to practice team and interact with clients and internal teams.
• Draft and prepare various written documents.

Connaissances

Legal administrative experience

Communication skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Gatekeeper duties

Description du poste

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary to provide top notch support to a global law firm that is widely regarded as a leader in successful client solutions. This position is a great fit for an individual who has strong communication skills, thrives in an environment that has structured processes, and knows how to be a gatekeeper. This roles offers the opportunity to work with extremely talented and dedicated colleagues and to support a very impactful firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage attorney calendar and schedule internal and external meetings
• Handle international and domestic travel planning, including itineraries and visas
• Enter attorney time and billable expenses as well as prepare client invoices
• Act as gatekeeper to practice team and interact with clients and internal teams
• Draft and prepare various written documents

Qualifications Include:

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and ability to juggle competing priorities
• Strong work ethic and commit to team support
• Desire to work in a motivated team environment

Compensation:

$70,000 - $125,000 annually

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.