Overview
Administrative Legal Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC at Contact 1
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Legal Assistant with a background in legal, compliance, and nonprofit environments to support a Vice President & General Counsel at a mission-driven organization. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoys anticipating needs, improving processes, and supporting strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior executives or teams in a legal, nonprofit, governance, or other related environments.
Responsibilities of the Administrative Legal Assistant:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the VP & General Counsel, including coordination of priorities, meetings, and communications
- Manage complex scheduling, logistics, and internal coordination across teams
- Assist with governance and board-related activities, including preparing materials and tracking follow-ups
- Support document preparation, proofreading, and organization for legal, HR, and compliance-related materials
- Help manage projects and initiatives by tracking deadlines, organizing information, and ensuring follow-through
- Serve as a liaison across departments to support communication and workflow efficiency
- Conduct research and assist with preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials
- Support occasional travel coordination and meeting logistics
- Contribute to process improvements, automation, and organizational systems
Requirements of the Administrative Legal Assistant:
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives or teams in a professional environment
- Experience in legal, nonprofit, governance, or related environments strongly preferred (paralegal or legal assistant background is a plus)
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
- Comfortable working with detail-oriented leadership and managing competing priorities
Work Environment & Schedule
- Hybrid schedule with approximately 3–4 days per month in-office (with occasional additional days for key meetings or events)
- Standard workday (approximately 7.5 hours), Monday through Friday
- Office located in downtown Washington, DC, with convenient access to Metro (Farragut North)
In addition to the base salary, compensation includes a discretionary annual bonus and a highly competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006
Title: Administrative Legal Assistant
Company: Contact 1
Location: Washington, DC
