Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Industry: Law Firm / Legal Services
Location: Alexandria, VA
Department: Operations
Status: Direct Hire, Full Time, Monday – Friday from 8:30AM-5PM (One hour lunch break. Salaried with a 37.50 hour work week)

We’re recruiting for a self-motivated Administrative Assistant to support the Office Administrator of a fast-paced Law Firm in Old Town Alexandria! Our client offers competitive salary, and amazing benefits to include; medical, dental, vision, generous vacation package, free parking, profit sharing, 401(k) and much more!

Administrative Assistant Position Summary:

• Provide administrative support to the Office Administrator and support the Executive Committee upon request.
• Schedule domestic and international travel arrangements for Firm Partners.
• Coordinate Law Firm events such as holiday parties, luncheons, Partner events, Client events, etc.
• Compose, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage busy calendar and relay updates and changes to all appropriate individuals.
• Provide back up coverage to front desk upon request.
• File and maintain confidential employee information.

Administrative Assistant Qualifications Summary:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of one year experience performing administrative support in an office setting or minimum three years administrative assistant experience.
• Event planning experience preferred.
• Experience arranging travel for senior executives an asset.
• High level of initiative and ability to exercise judgment and discretion and make decisions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under competing deadlines.
• Law firm experience is a plus.
• Availability to work overtime for scheduled firm events upon request.