Legal Administrative Secretary | Temp-to-Hire

The Ford Agency is seeking a Legal Administrative Secretary to join a boutique law firm focused on energy policy. Ideal candidates will have experience working as an administrative assistant in a legal or professional services environment and the ability to manage the workflow for busy attorneys. This is a temp-to-hire role. Responsibilities include: Prepare, proofread, and edit attorney-client documents Work with both digital and hard-copy materials and ensure proper handling of each Upload and manage documents in electronic filing systems for various courts Assist with time entry, travel booking, calendars/scheduling, expense reports, and other administrative tasks Qualifications include: Bachelors degree 2+ years of legal administrative experience strongly preferred Experience with Bluebook and cite-checking a plus Knowledge of e-filing systems a plus Ability to work independently and problem-solve 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

Created: 2026-03-13