The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a smart and organized individual to join the professional development team at a prestigious DC law firm. The Assistant will support the attorney onboarding and orientations process, bar renewals, and mentorship program. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of administrative experience in a professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in legal professional development that offers career growth!
Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinate attorney onboarding, including welcome communications, scheduling orientations, and other logistics to ensure a smooth transition
- Monitor and document development milestones for legal staff including onboarding, discussions about development, and readiness for promotion
- Assist with bar renewals, bar payments, tracking bar membership statuses
- Coordinate the mentoring program, including coordinating welcome lunches and aiding in mentor pairings
- Assist with other projects and professional development initiatives
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's degree
- 1+ years of administrative experience in a professional environment
- HR or Professional Development experience a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Ability to multi-task with strong customer service skills
- Experience with Workday or ViRecruit a plus
Compensation:
- $57,000 - $71,000 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.
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.
