Description Position Title: Executive Assistant (Legal)Position Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a key principal within their organization.Location: Washington, DC. (hybrid schedule, 2 days from home)About the role: Our client is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing civil and human rights, with a focus on combating anti-Semitism and promoting justice. They engage in research, education, and legal advocacy to address issues on college campuses, in the workplace, and beyond.Responsibilities:
Schedule and organize meetings, send reminders, and coordinate catering as needed.
Maintain and manage the executives' calendars, prioritizing appointments and sensitive matters.
Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner.
Handle and distribute mail and emails, ensuring timely follow-up.
Manage travel arrangements, including booking flights, ground transportation, and accommodations, and ensure thorough communication.
Maintain an organized electronic filing system.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].Requirements Qualifications: The ideal candidate should exhibit a professional demeanor, be comfortable with advanced technology, and have a strong grasp of virtual meeting platforms and scheduling systems. They must be proactive in administrative decision-making and possess exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other basic presentation and processing tools is required.
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role, ideally in a law firm setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word).
Ability to answer inbound and outbound calls professionally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in email correspondence.
Ability to schedule appointments and manage calendars effectively, including electronic calendar management.
Experience in handling travel arrangements including booking and coordinating travel.
Strong organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
Compensation: This is a full-time position with offering a comprehensive benefits, offering an annual salary between $80,000 and $95,000, commensurate with experience.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .