Legal Assistant I

Job Description Summary

The George Washington University (GW) is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OGC). OGC provides quality legal, strategic and policy advice, and counseling on a broad range of cutting-edge issues that confront a large urban private research university. The successful candidate will provide exceptional legal administrative support. This position will report to the Special Assistant and Business Operations Manager.

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Schedule meetings and maintains calendars for multiple attorneys.
• Manage the reception area. Greet visitors and answer phone calls in a professional manner, and refer matters to the appropriate attorney as needed. Maintain daily attendance sheets.
• Process travel and expense reports.
• Draft correspondence, reports, tables, forms, and other basic legal documents for attorney approval.
• Assist with office operations and special projects such as records management.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks such as managing incoming and outgoing mail; assisting with IT and Microsoft Office Suite troubleshooting; updating spreadsheets, photocopying, typing, filing; preparing documents for archives.
• Assist with responding to subpoenas and records requests, including obtaining responsive documents and making appropriate redactions.
• Assist with completing corporate filings and track compliance deadlines.
• Manage conference room scheduling and organize all aspects of meetings (i.e., virtual meeting interface, set up and break down/clean up)

Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold an Associate’s degree in a relevant program plus two years of relevant professional experience is necessary, or a Bachelor’s degree. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous legal and administrative support experience.
• Outstanding customer service and attention to details.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe, Box, Zoom, NetDocuments, and standard office equipment such as a photocopier and scanner.
• Proactive team player with outstanding organizational, time-management, and both oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Familiarity with legal technology solutions.

Hiring Range
$23.93 – $31.15

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family: Legal

Sub-Family: Legal Support

Stream: Service and Support

Level: Level 2

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: M-F: 8:30am – 5pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes

Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)

Telework: No

Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014176

Job Open Date: 07/14/2026

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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