Job Description

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Job Details

Posted November 20, 2025
Compensation $25+ hourly DOE
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Temporary
Industry Legal
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The Ford Agency is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a public interest law firm that focuses on energy policy. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience working in a legal or professional services firm and strong knowledge of litigation and regulatory processes and filings. This role is available immediately as a long-term temporary role with the possibility for temp to hire so please apply today!



Responsibilities Include:
Prepare, proofread, and edit attorney-client documents Work with both digital and hard copy documents and ensure proper handling of both Upload and mange documents in electronic filing systems for various courts Assist with time entry, travel booking, schedules/calendars, expense reports and other administrative tasks
Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's Degree 1+ years' legal administrative experience required Paralegal Certificate a plus Experience with bluebook and cite-checking a plus Knowledge of eFilings 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.

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