Attorney Development Assistant

Posted December 23, 2024
Compensation $60,000 - $65,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelHybrid

Job Description

The Ford Agency is working with a prestigious international law firm in their search for an assistant to provide administrative support to the attorney development team. This role centers on logistics management, meeting and calendar planning, and preparing various documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for the department.  This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 1-2 years professional experience looking for a role with a well-organized and collaborative team!
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with scheduling and logistics for various attorney activities
  • Coordinate the registration and scheduling for professional development trainings
  • Assist with various department attorney engagement activities
  • Coordinate tracking spreadsheets and supporting documentation
  • Maintain department digital files in organized fashion
 
Qualifications Include:
  • 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a legal or other professional services environment
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to track complex scheduling and calendars
  • Professional communication skills
  • Strong Office 365 skills
 
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.