Legal Jobs in Washington, DC

• Entrepreneurial freedom — build your own practice and make decisions without bureaucracy
• No billable-hour grind — focus on value and outcomes, not time sheets
• Hybrid flexibility — work how and where you perform best; results matter more than presence
• Compensation — extremely competitive, performance-based pay with no upper limit
• If you deliver more, you earn more. We align pay with impact so top performers are rewarded accordingly
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• Junior Attorneys: Ambitious, business-minded professionals seeking meaningful work, direct mentorship, and rapid growth
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Coordinator/Assistant at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of business professionals and change agents.

The Innovation Coordinator/Assistant provides operational, administrative, and analytical support to the Innovation Department. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of innovation initiatives by managing financial processes, coordinating training and pilot activities, and supporting data-driven decision-making. While the position reports directly to the Senior Director of Innovation, it works closely with and supports managers across the Innovation team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial & Administrative Support

• Process invoices and vendor check requests in accordance with firm policies and timelines.
• Track departmental budgets, monitor spend against forecasts, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with vendor management activities, including documentation, renewals, and basic coordination.

Scheduling & Event Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate innovation-related training sessions, workshops, and adoption events, including logistics, calendars, and participant communications.
• Support internal and external presenters by coordinating materials, invitations, and follow-up communications.

Pilot & Program Coordination

• Assist with the coordination of innovation pilots, including managing participant membership, scheduling sessions, and tracking milestones.
• Serve as a point of contact for pilot participants to support organization, communications, and logistics.

Data Review & Reporting

• Review and summarize application usage and adoption data from various tools and platforms.
• Prepare clear, concise summaries and basic reports for Innovation leadership and team members to support evaluation and decision-making.
• Maintain organized records of pilot outcomes, adoption metrics, and related documentation.

General Team Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to Innovation managers as needed
• Help maintain internal documentation (including intranet content), trackers, and shared resources for the Innovation team.
• Provide assistance with license requests, account information, and related activities.
• Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Senior Director of Innovation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with budgeting, invoice processing, or financial tracking.
• High attention to detail, particularly in financial tracking and data review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint Lists, and Planner, to manage information, track tasks, and support team collaboration.
• Familiarity with navigating data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making efforts.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $50,000 - $70,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Awards and Rankings Specialist

The Awards & Rankings Specialist leads the firm’s strategy for awards, surveys, and league table submissions (including Chambers and Legal 500), ensuring all recognition initiatives align with the firm’s strategic goals and brand visibility.

This role partners with attorneys, Marketing and Business Development, and PR teams to draft, review, and submit award entries, manage timelines, coordinate researcher interviews, and maintain comprehensive tracking systems for directories, surveys, and league tables. The position also develops templates, best practices, and reference materials, researches new recognition opportunities, and updates profiles and submissions.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive, results-driven approach. Experience with legal directories, awards, and external agency management is strongly preferred. This role works independently and collaboratively but has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the strategy for the firm’s awards, surveys, and league table submissions and nominations. Advise attorneys and marketing professionals on recognition and survey strategy, and coordinate with Marketing and Business Development Managers on major legal directory submissions and league table reporting.
• Draft award entries and review and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee submission timelines to ensure the timely completion of all materials and references. Manage each submission from initial planning through release, maintaining a comprehensive editorial calendar and tracking system for league tables, directories, surveys, and awards.
• Coordinate interview requests from directory researchers, including scheduling and preparing background materials for attorneys.
• Partner with the PR and Communications team to develop internal and external communications announcing rankings and awards, reinforcing the firm’s brand visibility.
• Develop and maintain reference lists, work highlights, submission templates, and best practices to support efficient and consistent processes.
• Research and evaluate new directory and award opportunities to expand the firm’s recognition strategy.
• Update league tables, surveys, and directory profiles as new firm developments arise, including attorney hires, press releases, practice updates, and other notable news.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development Managers to draft, finalize, and maintain directory and league table practice profiles, and create best practices aligned with the awards and rankings strategy.
• Preparing regular reports on awards and rankings results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in business development or marketing in a law firm, professional services firm or other similar organization. Prior experience working at a large law firm and strong knowledge of legal directories is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, research, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including advanced copywriting and copyediting proficiency. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, media, publishers, and external vendors.
• Highly detail-oriented, with proven ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Exercises sound judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking, while maintaining the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Dependable and collaborative team player who works effectively with others while also demonstrating initiative, independent decision-making, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service.
• Experience managing external agencies is preferred but not required.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work extended hours and communicate outside standard business hours as needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong computer and technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

In our Washington D.C. office, the annualized salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Consilio is recruiting for an Assistant General Counsel for our client, a successful consulting firm in Washington DC.

On-site 3 days/week in Washington DC

Required: 2-6 years Anti-Trust litigation or general complex litigation experience from a large law firm

$140,000 to $160,000/year depending on experience, plus bonus*

2 – 6 years of law firm or in-house legal experience

JD plus barred in at least one U.S. state or DC

Required:

Complex litigation experience, anti-trust preferred

Responsibilities

• Litigation-related work involving expert witnesses
• Advise law firm clients on litigation
• Provide counsel on litigation-related matters involving experts.
• Prepare/negotiate client engagement letters, vendors/third party contracts
• Perform conflicts analyses
• Assist with engagement letter negotiation
• Prepare, review and negotiate NDAs, data agreements
• Engage in copyright and web scraping request reviews
• Review protective orders and marketing content

Required

• JD degree + license (active, good standing) in at least one U.S. state or DC
• 2 - 6 years of law firm or in-house litigation experience
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills

*Eligible for bonus compensation on a discretionary basis. The actual salary offered for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including qualifications and experience, education, external market data, and internal equity.

• Benefits include tuition reimbursement up to $75K, low healthcare premiums, wellness benefits, and more
• Amenities: fitness center, rooftop terrace, standing desks, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snack, billiards, and ping pong.
• Employee-driven community outreach program featuring fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions, etc.), volunteer opportunities, matching funds along with pro bono program.

ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to to view job opportunities within our company.

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

A D.C. Law Firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant. They are seeking candidates with3-5 years of relevant experience in Executive Assistant/Legal support roles. A Bachelor’s Degree is a plus but not a must. Billing and or time entry experience is required. The role is hybrid.

Status: Direct Hire

Salary: $74K-95K DOE

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed and high-level secretarial and administrative support in a Team of 2 or 3 Legal Administrative Assistants (LAAs).
• Coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflow; comply with policies and procedures set by the Firm; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
• Work effectively with other LAAs within the assigned team; provide occasional coverage to other LAAs on the floor when needed and volunteer for overflow work assignments when time permits; must be able to collaborate and work in a shared workspace and be accessible to both lawyers and other LAAs.
• Work closely to mentor, share knowledge, best practices and answer any Firm policy and procedural questions for assigned LAA incumbents. Provide guidance when necessary and lead by example.
• Schedule client meetings, reserve conference rooms, coordinates audio visual equipment and food needs via CovReservations. Registers Firm guests with Security/Client Services.
• Coordinate all aspects of lawyers’ travel arrangements (domestic and international) and prepare travel itineraries; monitor and process travel reimbursements in a timely manner; maintain Outlook calendar and monitor crucial due dates for lawyers as required.
• Organize, coordinate and communicate pertinent information with other team members.
• Monitor lawyers’ incoming emails as directed and when required. Answer phones and direct callers as required. Receive, register and assist visitors as required.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma is required.
• College strongly encouraged.
• Prior secretarial/administrative work experience essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to manage workflow and delegate projects as necessary.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with various levels of staff within the organization.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with other employees.
• Ability to constantly learn new skills as they become necessary.

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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Complex Commercial Litigation Associate – Washington, D.C.

Our client is a top AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Washington, D.C. office. This role involves handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters across a variety of industries.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.; Admitted to practice law in D.C.
• 4-7 years of experience preferred; strong litigation skills
• Excellent academic credentials

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

The general counsel serves as the principal legal advisor and steward of programmatic and organizational legal issues. The position reports to the Managing Director and is part of the executive operations team. The general counsel plays a critical role in guiding Indivisible’s strategy and operations, advising the executive team, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors. The general counsel coordinates with outside counsel and other experts as necessary.

We hope to hire by the end of the year, and the current General Counsel will stay on to support through the transition.

The general counsel is responsible for providing comprehensive legal guidance on complex issues to include (but not limited to):

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• Ensuring the organization maintains compliance with nonprofit governance laws such as tax-exempt status, reporting obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Nonprofit compliance strategies and entity guidance for Indivisible’s 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and federal and state PACs.
  
• Overseeing lobbying and election compliance at the federal, state and local level.
  
• Entity oversight as it relates to the organizational budget and time tracking.
  
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• Provide strategic advice on all employment law matters, including advising on personnel policies, employee relations, disciplinary actions, workplace issues, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
  
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• Review, draft and advise on contracts, leases, grant agreements, job descriptions, and other documents.
  
• Monitor legal development in a wide range of legal areas, including elections and nonprofit law.
  
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• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, bar membership in good standing in any jurisdiction with a preference for DC.
  
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We’re building something new. We’re a progressive grassroots organization that began in the aftermath of Trump’s election. We’re working to build a democracy that reflects a broad, multiracial “we the people,” one that works for all of us and is sustained by all of us. To support this movement, we’ve built an incredible team at the national level. We dream big, we support each other, and we have fun doing it. For more information about Indivisible’s vision, mission, and theory of change, click here .

We’re changing what’s politically possible. Indivisible is part of the powerful progressive movement reaction to Trump, fighting the racist, misogynistic, plutocratic, and authoritarian agenda trumpeted by Trump and the GOP congress. Don’t take our word for it; Indivisible has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show multiple times, as well as in the New York Times and in pretty much every other major news outlet in the country.

We’re building together. We’re building a new organization every day - a rare opportunity to model what we want to see in the world. We’re deeply committed to equity and building a diverse and inclusive organization.

We’re looking for you. If you want to fight for the soul of American democracy, there’s no better place to be than Indivisible. We’re looking for more team members who are passionate about building an inclusive democracy and committed to getting results. It’s an exciting, fulfilling place if you’re someone who wants to fight fiercely for the progressive world we want to have.

Every one of us on the national team is here because we believe this movement is the best way to retake and build progressive power in this country. Does that ring true for you? If so, great - throw your hat in the ring to join our team. Let’s start #winning together. For more information about Indivisible’s organizational principles, click here .

Indivisible Project is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of support needs at the time of application.

The pay range for this role is:

169,890 - 212,910 USD per year (Remote (United States))

Remote (Washington, District of Columbia, US)