Legal Secretary, non profit, great place to work!

Legal Secretary

Washington, D.C. | Hybrid | $85,000–$100,000

A highly respected law firm focused exclusively on serving nonprofit organizations and philanthropic institutions is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Washington, D.C. office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrative professional who values a collaborative, mission-driven environment and enjoys supporting attorneys handling sophisticated corporate, tax, governance, and regulatory matters.

The firm advises nonprofit organizations and funders working across a wide range of causes, including education, healthcare, civil rights, social justice, environmental initiatives, philanthropy, and public advocacy. The environment is collegial, intellectually engaging, and highly team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, format, proofread, edit, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate in-person and virtual meetings
• Track deadlines and maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Assist with client intake, engagement letters, and conflicts checks
• Support billing and other accounting-related administrative functions
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and internal staff to keep matters moving efficiently
• Coordinate projects and manage multiple competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism
• Maintain organized workflows and provide proactive administrative support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a corporate legal secretary or legal administrative professional
• Law firm experience strongly preferred
• Nonprofit or tax law experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 365, DocuSign, and Zoom
• Experience with a document management system such as iManage, NetDocuments, or Worldox
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft 365
• Strong proofreading, formatting, grammar, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Hybrid Schedule

New employees work fully in-office during their first three months. After the initial training period, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule of:

• 2 days in-office per week
• 3 days remote per week
• Wednesdays are an in-office collaboration day

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $85,000–$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive vacation, holidays, floating holiday, and sick leave
• Multiple medical plan options
• Firm-paid dental and vision insurance
• Firm-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a 5% firm contribution
• Professional development and internal growth opportunities
• Collegial and supportive work environment

This is a full-time, non-management position based in Washington, D.C.

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