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Professional Development Assistant

The Ford Agency
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
  The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a smart and organized individual to join the professional development team at a prestigious DC law firm. The Assistant will support the attorney onboarding and orientations process, bar renewals, and mentorship program. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of administrative experience in a professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in legal professional development that offers career growth! 

Responsibilities Include:
 • Coordinate attorney onboarding, including welcome communications, scheduling orientations, and other logistics to ensure a smooth transition
 • Monitor and document development milestones for legal staff  including onboarding, discussions about development, and readiness for promotion
 • Assist with bar renewals, bar payments, tracking bar membership statuses
 • Coordinate the mentoring program, including coordinating welcome lunches and aiding in mentor pairings
 • Assist with other projects and professional development initiatives

Qualifications Include:
 • Bachelor's degree
 • 1 years of administrative experience in a professional environment
 • HR or Professional Development experience a plus
 • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
 • High level of attention to detail
 • Ability to work collaboratively with a team
 • Ability to multi-task with strong customer service skills
 • Experience with Workday or ViRecruit a plus

Compensation:
 • $57,000 - $71,000 annually 
 

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.
 
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.

Salary : $57,000 - $71,000

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