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Executive Assistant

Millersville, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for an Executive Assistant based in Anne Arundel County, MD. This is a hybrid position that will support a team of executive leaders. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more. Executive Partnership<ul><li>Act as a true extension of the C-suite, managing priorities, communications, and daily operations with precision</li><li>Prepare executives for high-stakes meetings, including board sessions, investor calls, and internal leadership reviews</li><li>Ensure follow-through on key initiatives by tracking decisions, action items, and outcomes</li></ul>Customer and Investor Relations<ul><li>Support all aspects of investor communication, including meeting coordination, materials preparation, and follow-ups</li><li>Help craft compelling narratives and presentations for current and prospective investors</li><li>Maintain strong, professional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring a best-in-class investor experience</li><li>Track investor requests, sentiment, and engagement to inform leadership strategy</li></ul>Internal Relations & Communication<ul><li>Serve as a central connector across departments, ensuring clear and consistent communication from leadership</li><li>Help plan and execute internal meetings, offsites, and company-wide events</li><li>Partner with leadership to reinforce company culture, transparency, and alignment</li><li>Support change management and internal initiatives with thoughtful coordination and communication</li></ul>Operational Excellence<ul><li>Manage complex calendars, travel, and logistics with a proactive, detail-oriented approach</li><li>Build systems and processes that improve efficiency at the executive level</li><li>Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Washington, DC
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Permanent / Full Time
145000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the organization’s CEO. You will play a crucial role in managing their day-to-day activities, ensuring efficiency, and fostering effective communication across all levels of the organization. The role is working for an IT Firm in the Reston area and is primarily remote. THE ROLE REQUIRES SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. The successful candidate is energetic and resourceful, thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking initiative and problem-solving. You are ambitious, perceptive, articulate and a mature multi-tasker with outstanding writing, research and organizational skills. No coaching necessary on the basics. You’ve already mastered them. You’re hungry for exposure and experience in all aspects of the organization and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and initiatives. You will serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies including senior management, board members, donors, renowned scientists and various representatives from the media, academic and creative communities. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage calendars: schedule meetings, appointments, and organize conference calls; manage all aspects of out-of-office travel with precision and attention to detail.</li><li>Manage CEO’s contacts database.</li><li>Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing emails, calls, and correspondence with professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Organize and prioritize incoming requests and information, ensuring the CEO and Co-founder are well-informed and prepared for upcoming commitments.</li><li>Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items to drive accountability and progress on key initiatives.</li><li>Be a prudent/professional, yet affable/approachable gatekeeper.</li><li>Have an ear to the ground to surface successes and challenges faced by staff.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks such as expense reports, document preparation, and bookings of meeting spaces, to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Uphold strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and executive decisions, demonstrating integrity and discretion in all interactions.</li><li>Schedule Board of Director meetings and oversee onsite details including venue and catering, and preparation and distribution of Board materials.</li><li>Assist in the execution of special projects and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results. Plan events including lunches, dinners, and social gatherings, and assist in development and fundraising projects with high-level donors.</li><li>Approach new tasks and responsibilities with care and enthusiasm.</li><li>MUST HAVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE!</li></ul> All interested candidates in this Executive Assistant opportunity and other fulltime opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Ian Gainor via LinkedIn.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Middleburg, VA
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Temporary / Contract
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to leadership in a permanent, onsite role based in Virginia. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who excels in a dynamic healthcare environment and can keep priorities organized while managing multiple moving parts. The position requires someone with relevant experience who is detail oriented and can coordinate schedules, oversee administrative projects, and help maintain smooth day-to-day executive operations. Responsibilities: • Manage complex executive calendars, aligning meetings, appointments, and shifting priorities to support daily business needs. • Coordinate onsite and virtual meetings, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up actions. • Arrange business travel and related itineraries, ensuring plans are accurate, efficient, and well organized. • Serve as a point of contact for vendors and external partners, helping maintain timely communication and coordination. • Support project execution by tracking timelines, organizing deliverables, and assisting with cross-functional follow-through. • Monitor project-related budgets and expenses, helping leadership stay informed on costs and resource use. • Prepare presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Provide direct administrative support to senior leadership while handling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Middleburg, VA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the managing director and help drive day-to-day business operations. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is onsite Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm. Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to c-level executives.</li><li>Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</li><li>Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.</li><li>Screen calls, emails, and other communications, prioritizing responses as needed.</li><li>Organize and maintain confidential files, records, and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, logistics, and follow-up items.</li><li>Assist with special projects, event planning, and cross-functional coordination.</li><li>Track deadlines, action items, and executive priorities to ensure timely completion.</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Middleburg, VA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership with calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, correspondence, and confidential administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Arrange travel, itineraries, and expense reporting. </li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, and internal communications. </li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts. </li><li>Support special projects and help maintain daily operational efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Aldie, VA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. The ideal candidate will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare reports and correspondence, and handle confidential information with discretion. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage complex calendars, appointments, and scheduling for executives. </li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports.</li><li>Prepare presentations, reports, meeting agendas, and correspondence. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts. </li><li>Organize and support meetings, including taking notes and tracking action items. </li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. </li><li>Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as needed. </li></ul>
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Hillsboro, VA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the managing director and help drive day-to-day business operations. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working onsite Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. Responsibilities · Provide high-level administrative support to c-level executives.· Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.· Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.· Screen calls, emails, and other communications, prioritizing responses as needed.· Organize and maintain confidential files, records, and documentation.· Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, logistics, and follow-up items.· Assist with special projects, event planning, and cross-functional coordination.· Track deadlines, action items, and executive priorities to ensure timely completion.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Columbia, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support several key members of our leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and can seamlessly manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting senior executives, coordinating complex domestic travel, managing dynamic calendars, and handling special projects with precision and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage complex and ever-changing executive calendars across multiple leaders</li><li>Coordinate heavy domestic travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and last-minute changes</li><li>Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, materials, presentations, and follow-up action items</li><li>Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and events</li><li>Assist with expense reporting, invoices, and administrative documentation</li><li>Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned</li><li>Prioritize and manage multiple requests while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism</li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Lansdowne, VA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a polished, proactive, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. This role is responsible for managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing reports and presentations, handling confidential information, and ensuring daily administrative operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments. </li><li>Arrange domestic and international travel, itineraries, and expense reporting.</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders. </li><li>Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes, and tracking follow-up items. </li><li>Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion. </li><li>Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned. </li></ul>
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Mitchellville, MD
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support a philanthropy-focused team in Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage day-to-day office coordination, provide attentive administrative support, and interact confidently with donors, executives, and visitors. The position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and adaptability in a structured onsite environment. You will play an important role in helping the office operate smoothly while maintaining organized records and clear communication. Responsibilities: • Provide administrative support to leadership within a foundation environment, ensuring daily operations remain organized and efficient. • Manage front-desk and receptionist activities, including welcoming visitors and handling a high volume of inbound calls with care. • Prepare, update, and maintain records, correspondence, and other office documentation with strong attention to detail. • Enter and review data accurately across internal tracking systems and spreadsheets to support reporting and office workflows. • Use DonorPerfect and Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, to organize information and support administrative processes. • Coordinate schedules, meetings, and general office tasks while responding to shifting priorities with flexibility. • Support donor and stakeholder interactions by providing timely follow-up, clear communication, and attentive service. • Maintain an orderly onsite office presence during regular weekday business hours and assist with additional administrative needs as assigned.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 27 USD / Hourly
A local manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide support with order and document management efforts. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Offer comprehensive administrative and documentation support.</li><li>Sort, organize, and accurately enter files and data into Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and presentations for organizational use.</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory records in an Excel Inventory Tracker, clearly noting quantity and location.</li><li>Perform other assigned duties as required.</li><li>Generate various file formats such as PDFs and DXFs for internal teams and external suppliers.</li><li>Collaborate with Operations and Customer Experience teams to manage returns in the JD Edwards system, ensuring proper documentation and disposition</li><li>Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and simple technical presentations for organizational use.</li><li>Assist in gathering data and documenting processes for continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Maintain project trackers, action item lists, and engineering schedules to support team productivity.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 27 USD / Hourly
A local manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide support with order and document management efforts. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Offer comprehensive administrative and documentation support.</li><li>Sort, organize, and accurately enter files and data into Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and presentations for organizational use.</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory records in an Excel Inventory Tracker, clearly noting quantity and location.</li><li>Perform other assigned duties as required.</li><li>Generate various file formats such as PDFs and DXFs for internal teams and external suppliers.</li><li>Collaborate with Operations and Customer Experience teams to manage returns in the JD Edwards system, ensuring proper documentation and disposition</li><li>Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and simple technical presentations for organizational use.</li><li>Assist in gathering data and documenting processes for continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Maintain project trackers, action item lists, and engineering schedules to support team productivity.</li></ul>
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

New Baltimore, VA
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Temporary / Contract
17 - 17.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a welcoming and dependable entry level Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations in Warrenton, Virginia. The entry level Administrative Assistant position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, staying organized, and keeping routine administrative tasks on track. The role calls for strong interpersonal skills, comfort with basic computer work, and a flexible approach to supporting the team wherever needed.Needs to be able to start ASAP this week! Working onsite M-F full time hours. Responsibilities:• Greet visitors and create a positive first impression for guests, staff, and callers throughout the day.• Answer incoming phone calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and provide courteous front-desk support.• Enter information accurately into preformatted Excel spreadsheets and maintain organized digital records.• Scan, type, and file documents to ensure office materials are accessible and up to date.• Assist with general administrative tasks that help maintain smooth day-to-day office operations.• Provide support across a variety of office needs and step in willingly to help with changing priorities.• Maintain an orderly reception and administrative area while supporting routine clerical activities.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Aldie, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 24 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the managing director, manage administrative tasks, and help ensure the team runs efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and skilled at handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is onsite Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to c-level executives.</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other communications</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations</li><li> Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.</li><li>Organize and maintain confidential files, records, and documentation.</li><li> Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, logistics, and follow-up items.</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Bethesda, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
18 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a dependable and organized Office Assistant to support day-to-day administrative operations and help maintain an efficient office environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities: • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately. • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination. • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks. • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects. • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Gaithersburg, MD
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 21 USD / Hourly
WE are looking a Office Assistant provides general administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient daily operations. This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately. • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination. • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks. • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects. • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Hyattsville, MD
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help keep the office running efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Responsibilities: • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately. • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination. • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks. • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects. • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

New Baltimore, VA
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Temporary / Contract
17.5 - 17.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help ensure the office runs efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent time management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This position is onsite Monday to Friday. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Answer and direct phone calls and greet visitors professionally</li><li>Manage incoming and outgoing mail, email, and deliveries</li><li>Maintain office files, records, and documentation</li><li>Schedule meetings, appointments, and conference rooms</li><li>Order and restock office supplies as needed</li><li>Assist with data entry, report preparation, and general clerical tasks</li><li>Support various departments with administrative projects</li><li>Ensure common office areas remain organized and presentable</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Herndon, VA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative and operational activities at an onsite workplace. This Office Assistant contract position that begins with a two-week training period at four hours per day before moving into a full time schedule M-F 9am-5pm daily. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing front-office tasks, coordinating mail and shipments, and keeping supplies and work areas well organized.The Office Assistant position needs to be able to lift up to 40 pounds since the position will be handling all shipping and receiving. Handling heavy mailing as well. Responsibilities:• Support day-to-day office operations by greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, and assisting with general administrative needs.• Process inbound and outbound mail, packages, and deliveries while helping maintain accurate shipping and receiving activities.• Organize, stock, and monitor office inventory and supplies to ensure materials are available when needed.• Prepare documents through scanning, filing, and other clerical support tasks to keep records current and accessible.• Assist with conference and meeting arrangements, including room setup and coordination of required materials.• Handle routine logistics support for incoming shipments, outgoing packages, and internal distribution of items.• Lift and move boxes and office materials weighing up to 40 pounds as part of shipping, receiving, and supply management duties.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Rockville, MD
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help keep the office running efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately. • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination. • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks. • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects. • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Silver Spring, MD
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a reliable and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help ensure the office runs efficiently. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities: • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately. • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination. • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks. • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects. • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Gainesville, VA
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations. This role is responsible for helping maintain efficient office workflows, managing front office tasks, and providing general support to staff and visitors. This position is onsite. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide general administrative support to the office team</li><li>Answer phones, greet visitors, and manage front desk activities</li><li>Maintain files, records, and office supplies</li><li>Assist with scheduling, data entry, and document preparation</li><li>Support office workflows and day-to-day coordination</li><li>Help with email correspondence and internal communication</li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Nokesville, VA
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations. This role is responsible for handling clerical tasks, coordinating office activities, and helping ensure the workplace runs efficiently. This position is onsite. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and visitor inquiries</li><li>Maintain filing systems and organize office records</li><li>Schedule meetings and manage calendars</li><li>Order office supplies and track inventory</li><li>Prepare documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Assist with data entry and database updates</li><li>Support billing, invoicing, or basic bookkeeping tasks as needed</li><li>Coordinate mail, shipping, and deliveries</li><li>Provide general administrative support to staff and leadership</li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Office Services Assistant

Columbia, MD
onsite
Temporary to Hire
17.1 - 19.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Office Services Assistant to support daily workplace operations. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on office support, mail handling, and maintaining an organized, detail-oriented environment. In this role, you will help ensure employees, visitors, and deliveries are supported efficiently while keeping shared spaces and supply areas running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Manage the daily flow of incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and certified correspondence to ensure prompt distribution and processing. • Prepare shipments using approved carrier services, complete mailing documentation, and monitor delivery status when follow-up is needed. • Transport priority and special mail to the post office each day while maintaining accurate pickup and delivery records. • Respond to office and facilities-related requests by coordinating service needs, reporting issues, and assisting with minor workspace adjustments. • Replenish office, mailroom, and facility supplies by tracking inventory levels and restocking materials before shortages occur. • Inspect common areas and storage spaces regularly to maintain cleanliness, order, and readiness for daily use. • Support meeting, event, and workstation setup activities, including furniture arrangement and onboarding space preparation for new team members. • Assist with vendor arrivals, access coordination, and other operational tasks assigned by leadership to support business needs.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Alexandria, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
:About the jobMerchant & Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are recognized as one of the most active filers of patents in the country, and are consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $70,000-$95,000, based years of experience.We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures pertaining to the PTO and electronic filing required. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Summary of Position (hybrid):Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures. Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries.In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.Maintain clients' portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required * BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution. * Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus. * Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus. * Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software. * Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. * Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day. * Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, includ ...
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z