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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
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations at a residential property. This fully onsite opportunity is a Long-term Contract position and is ideal for someone who brings a detail-oriented front-desk approach, strong organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The person in this role will help keep administrative processes running smoothly while serving as a welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors, and internal teams. Responsibilities: • Welcome residents, guests, and vendors in a courteous manner and provide a positive first impression at the property office. • Manage incoming phone calls, route inquiries to the appropriate contacts, and respond to routine questions with accuracy and efficiency. • Perform day-to-day administrative support tasks such as filing, document preparation, record maintenance, and general office coordination. • Enter and update information in internal records and property-related systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist the onsite leadership team with scheduling, correspondence, and other clerical activities that support property operations. • Maintain organized office materials and ensure the reception and administrative areas remain orderly and presentable. • Support resident service efforts by helping address requests promptly and escalating issues to the appropriate team members when needed. • Contribute to special assignments or coverage needs as directed by the Property Manager or designated onsite supervisor.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Baltimore, MD
onsite
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

Silver Spring, MD
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Temporary to Hire
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join a growing team in Silver Spring, Maryland in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates professionally, and can keep daily office operations running smoothly. The position supports administrative workflows through meeting coordination, documentation, and mail handling while providing dependable service to internal staff and external clients. Responsibilities: • Manage outgoing and incoming mail by sorting deliveries, preparing items for shipment, and ensuring correspondence reaches the correct recipients. • Record key discussion points during meetings and produce clear, accurate meeting minutes for distribution afterward. • Prepare client shipping labels using provided airway bill information and coordinate timely dispatch of materials. • Support front-office activities by answering calls, relaying messages, and responding courteously to routine inquiries. • Help organize meetings, appointments, and schedules to keep administrative activities on track. • Maintain administrative records and perform data entry tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with general office coordination, including handling building mailbox-related tasks and supporting day-to-day operational needs.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
17.4135 - 20.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This is a Contract position expected to run for approximately 6 weeks, offering an immediate opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced work setting. The role is ideal for someone who communicates effectively, stays organized, and can manage front-desk and administrative tasks with accuracy and care. Responsibilities: • Welcome visitors and serve as the first point of contact for the office, providing courteous and efficient reception support. • Manage incoming phone calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and relay messages in a timely manner. • Perform data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy while maintaining organized administrative records. • Assist with general office coordination, including document handling, filing, and routine clerical support. • Support day-to-day administrative activities to help keep office operations running smoothly and efficiently. • Prepare, update, and maintain basic reports, logs, and internal documentation as needed.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

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
onsite
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

Aldie, VA
onsite
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

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

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

Executive Assistant

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and mission-driven Executive Assistant to support the daily administrative operations of a growing non-profit organization. This position is vital in facilitating the smooth functioning of the office, supporting both internal teams and advancing the organization's mission. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for internal staff, board members, donors, and community partners.</li><li>Coordinate calendars, meetings, and event logistics for leadership, optimizing executive schedules.</li><li>Manage event planning and travel arrangements for staff and leadership, ensuring smooth execution of organizational events and travel needs.</li><li>Provide light HR support, including onboarding new staff, maintaining personnel records, and tracking time off.</li><li>Maintain and organize both digital and physical filing systems to ensure documentation remains current and easily accessible.</li><li>Manage donor databases (such as Salesforce, Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge, or DonorPerfect), including tracking donations, generating reports, and assisting with donor communications and outreach initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

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
onsite
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
onsite
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
onsite
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

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

Savage, MD
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Temporary / Contract
16.625 - 19.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily administrative activities for a busy team in Savage, Maryland. This temporary opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping office operations organized, accurate, and on schedule while partnering closely with finance leadership. The person in this role will handle a mix of clerical, document management, and front-office support tasks that help the workplace run efficiently. Responsibilities:• Coordinate routine administrative support for the office, ensuring records, materials, and day-to-day tasks are handled efficiently.• Organize paper and digital files so documents remain accurate, accessible, and up to date.• Scan, upload, and index business documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.• Prepare outgoing correspondence and support mailing activities, including assembling and packaging materials.• Assist with general clerical work such as answering inbound calls, managing basic receptionist-related needs, and routing information appropriately.• Provide direct administrative assistance to the Finance Department and Controller on operational and documentation tasks.• Help maintain smooth daily office workflow by responding to shifting priorities and completing additional support duties as needed.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Administrative Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our organization by managing administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and supporting key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will excel in data management, reporting, and communication, ensuring the efficiency of daily operations. Responsibilities: • Dispatch and coordinate work orders to internal teams and external vendors, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks. • Maintain and update data in the Computerized Maintenance System, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards. • Develop and manage SharePoint databases and spreadsheets to track operational metrics and vendor performance. • Prepare and process requests for materials, services, and contracts while coordinating with finance and procurement departments. • Attend meetings, take detailed notes, and distribute action items and documentation to relevant stakeholders. • Create reports and dashboards analyzing trends, performance metrics, and vendor response times to inform operational planning. • Develop presentations and summaries for leadership, highlighting key insights and recommendations for improvement. • Provide general administrative support, including document preparation, filing, and coordinating correspondence. • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data and identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Office Services Assistant

Columbia, MD
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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.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Silver Spring, MD
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team based in Silver Spring, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling high-volume accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will contribute to accurate payment processing, record maintenance, and general accounting support while working with tools such as QuickBooks and Bill.com. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and enter payment details into accounting systems in a timely manner. • Support accounts payable activities by reviewing, coding, and preparing invoices for approval and payment. • Assist with accounts receivable tracking and maintain organized financial records for follow-up and reporting. • Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy while updating accounting information across internal files and platforms. • Use QuickBooks and Bill.com to manage transaction records, payment workflows, and supporting documentation. • Reconcile bank activity and help identify discrepancies by comparing statements with internal accounting records. • Maintain digital and physical filing systems to ensure financial documents are easy to retrieve and audit-ready. • Provide general administrative and accounting support to help keep daily finance operations running smoothly.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Temporary Office Assistant

Centreville, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
18 - 18 USD / Hourly
Our client, a busy property management company, is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to provide essential administrative support to their team. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment. This position is onsite working Monday to Friday. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Answer and direct incoming calls</li><li>Greet tenants, vendors, and visitors</li><li>Manage email correspondence and office calendars</li><li>Assist with data entry, filing, and document management</li><li>Support work order tracking and maintenance requests</li><li>Prepare tenant communications and general office correspondence</li><li>Maintain office supplies and support daily administrative operations</li><li>Provide additional clerical support to the property management team as needed</li></ul>
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

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

Legal Assistant

Annapolis, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a respected personal injury law firm in Annapolis, Maryland. This role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, ensuring smooth case management, and delivering exceptional service to clients during critical pre-trial and trial phases. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery materials. • Manage and organize both physical and electronic case files to ensure accurate and efficient access. • Schedule and track court dates, deadlines, and attorney appointments to maintain compliance and efficiency. • Facilitate clear communication between attorneys, clients, medical providers, and expert witnesses. • Conduct research and gather evidence, such as medical records, accident reports, and other relevant documentation. • Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials. • Coordinate eDiscovery processes and oversee document production. • Provide logistical and administrative support for trial preparation, ensuring all materials and schedules are in place.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z