Secretary Jobs in District Of Columbia

Job Title: Secretary (Office Automation) Company: Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service Location: Washington, DC Description: You can make a difference!  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States.  MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace.  We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people.  Join our team! This position is located in the Office of the Chief, Processed Products Branch (PPB), Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FV), located in Washington D.C.  The Branch is responsible for the inspection and standardization of processed fruits and vegetable and related products.  The incumbent serves as a Secretary with responsibility for performing a variety of duties for the Branch Assistant Chief, the Defense Contract Inspection Section (DCIS), and other members of the staff who have responsibilities for directing the work of the program.KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Applicants must be qualified typists (40 WPM) Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service DD214 (Member 4 copy)/veterans' documents for veterans' preference

Job Title: Legal Administrative Specialist Company: Location: Washington, DC Description: Assists and provide legal expertise to Organized Crime and Racketeering Section (OCRS) attorneys in their assigned investigations, motions practice, trials, appeals, and/or special projects, including organizing evidence, drafting subpoenas, and assisting substantially in the preparation of pleadings, motions, and trial and appellate briefs. Performs extensive review of proposed RICO and VCAR charges and electronic surveillance, witness security program, and S-Visa applications that are submitted for review and approval. Performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda to attorneys recommending approval/disapproval. Performs investigation of facts and/or researches laws, regulations and legal precedents as necessary. Prepares outlines of facts and legal issues to attorneys, with analysis of factual and legal issues, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations or conclusions. Assembles and correlates material to be used as evidence for grand jury proceedings and trials as directed. Organizes exhibits in an easily retrievable fashion and prepares exhibit and witness lists for trials. Maintains pleading files and other files related to case preparation. Collects, organizes and summarizes relevant cases being pursued by OCRS and the Strike Forces and prepare first draft of bi-weekly update document sent to Criminal Division executives outlining accomplishments of the organized crime program. Prepares replies to correspondence, researching specific problems when sources of information maintained for the purpose are inadequate, and coordinates the proposed reply with the attorney responsible when deemed appropriate

Job Title: Director Deputy Assistant Secretary For Administration Job in WASHINGTON, DC Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Washington, DC Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Director/Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Office of the Secretary for Human Resources & Admin Job Announcement Number: VA-SES-10-326812-SES Salary Range: 119,554.00 - 173,600.00 USD /year Series & Grade: ES-0301-00 Promotion Potential: 00 Open Period: Monday, March 08, 2010 to Wednesday, April 07, 2010 Position Information: Full Time Senior Executive Service (SES) Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Who May Be Considered: All groups of qualified individualsJob Summary: The Department of Veterans Affairs is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. America's veterans need you! Seeking seasoned executive or high-level manager to serve as the Director/Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration in the Office of Human Resources and Administration. A recruitment/relocation incentive and relocation expenses may be authorized.  A guaranteed home buy out may be authorized. Who may apply: All qualified individuals whether or not within the civil service. Noncompetitive consideration: Current career Senior Executives, Qualifications Review Board certified graduates of SES candidate development programs and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility may be considered noncompetitively for appointment to this position if they meet the mandatory qualifications requirements.  Proof of noncompetitive eligibility is required.Key Requirements: US Citizenship is required. Must pass a financial and background investigation. Selectee may be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally. Major Duties:  DUTIES:  Incumbent serves as the Director/Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Administration.  The incumbent reports directly to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration (PDAS for HR&A) and actively collaborates with the PDAS and the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration to ensure that the work of the Office of Administration is strategically linked to the business of the Department.  The incumbent develops and implements Departmental initiatives that require extensive coordination of competing demands and priorities.  The DAS is responsible for overseeing a myriad of complex issues related to all administrative and logistical functions of the Department's Central Office and satellite offices in the Washington metropolitan area.Qualifications: Qualification Requirements Mandatory Requirements: To meet the minimum qualification requirements, the incumbent must possess all of the technical and executive core competencies.  These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in program management.  An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. A.  Technical Qualifications 1.  Experience in leading, directing and providing technical oversight for a large and diverse workforce providing staff support programs including mail, motor pool, property management and media services, as well as facility programs including building management, leasing, space management, minor construction, and simplified acquisitions through federal and contract support. B.  Executive Core Qualifications 1.  LEADING CHANGE  Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.  Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2.  LEADING PEOPLE  Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.  Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3.  RESULTS DRIVEN  Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.  Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4.  BUSINESS ACUMEN  Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5.  BUILDING COALITIONS  Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Other requirements: 1.  Drug Testing:  All non-VA applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 2.  Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. 3.  Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational and functional lines. 4.  Background Investigation: This position is designated as critical sensitive and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility. 5.  Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the 1978 Ethics in Government Act, as amended, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming an SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. 6.  Reasonable Accommodation:  VA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.  How You Will Be Evaluated: How You Will Be Evaluated: All applicants will be evaluated by a panel of managers to determine the degree to which they possess the above qualifications.  Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, and quality of experience.Benefits: The Federal Government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.aspOther Information: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.How To Apply: How To Apply:   To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the following parts: 1.  Resume 2.  Narrative responses to Technical and Executive Core Qualifications 3.  Complete, submitted responses to the Online Questionnaire 4.  Copy of your most recent performance appraisal 5.  OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting the Assessment Questionnaire, Résumé and Required Documents. Please read all instructions before you begin. You are solely responsible for the delivery of your materials. We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc. Your ma

Job Title: Litigation Legal Secretary - 35 hr. week Company: Legal eStaffing, Inc. Location: Washington, DC Description: Litigation Legal Secretary - 35 hour work week!   Very busy firm located in DC is looking for a sharp, bright Litigation Legal Secretary to support 2 Partners and 2 other attorneys.  The person needs to be very detail oriented and able to transcribe tapes and handle large amounts of paperwork.  Nice attorneys too.  Please have at least 5 years of litigation legal secretarial experience and excellent computer skills.  Firm offers a 35 hour work week and excellent environment.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  If interested and meet qualifications, please submit your resume in a Word document to Register to View

Job Title: Patent Legal Secretary Company: Graham Staffing Services Location: Washington, DC Description: Graham Staffing Services seeks a Patent Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant to work for two very busy senior partners on behalf of a prestigious, international law firm. Great bosses!  Gorgeous office!    Excellent benefits!  Salary up to 75K DOE! Qualifications:   ·         Minimum of five years patent legal secretary experience with extensive knowledge of specific procedures pertaining to patent and trademark prosecution (domestic and foreign) and strong executive administrative experience. ·         High school diploma or GED required.  Bachelor's degree or some college preferred. ·         Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint applications ·         Exceptional verbal and written communication and language skills ·         Proactive and efficient in managing dockets, correspondence and patent filings ·         Current knowledge of E-filing  ·         Current knowledge of PTO rules and procedures ·           Ability to successfully make travel arrangements ·           Efficiently and professionally work with clients ·           Superior calendar management skills ·         Ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully ·         Excellent organizational abilities ·         Ability to meet deadlines and effectively juggle multiple priorities ·         Strong service orientation ·         Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and to use both good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters   Responsibilities:   ·         Prepare new applications including Provisional, Non-Provisional, Continuation, PCT and National Phase applications, making sure final deadlines are met and all papers are properly prepared and filed in a timely manner with the U.S.P.T.O. ·         Prepare Amendments, Notice of Appeals, Responses to Restriction Requirement, Notice to File Missing Parts, Notice to File Corrected Papers, Request for Continued Examination (RCE), Appeal Briefs and other necessary filings to the U.S.P.T.O. ·         Maintain a manual docket on a daily basis making sure all filings are completed and filed in a timely manner via hand-delivery or EFS (Electronic Filing System) with the U.S.P.T.O. ·         Report correspondence received from the U.S.P.T.O. to clients in a timely manner. ·         Prepare correspondence and responses for mailing, faxing, courier, FEDEX, including the certificate of mailing, copy and filing of documents. ·         Provide information to IP Docketing Department for new matters and items filed with and received from U.S.P.T.O. ·         Order and obtain copies of issued patents and patent file histories. ·         Ensure correct changes are made in the file, docketing system, client information database and that all amendments are entered to the appropriate documents. ·         Obtain copies of patents, file wrappers and other documents as requested. ·         Ensure time entry is input correctly into the Elite system in a timely manner. ·         Prepare new client/matter opening requests. ·         May set up appointments for attorney(s); arrange schedules, or maintain reminder system for deadlines and obligations.  Coordinate travel arrangements by securing hotel reservations, air travel and car rental for attorneys and/or clients. ·         Coordinate meetings and conference calls (i.e., client notification, conference room scheduling, catering arrangements, audio-visual set-up, and/or conference call scheduling). ·         Coordinate the duplication and transmission of materials as required. ·         May compose basic responses to non-legal inquiries from clients as directed by assigned attorney(s). ·         Perform other various administrative duties such as preparing notebooks, exhibits and forms. ·         Assist other secretaries or attorneys with production of legal documents or other administrative tasks; volunteer to assist with special needs or projects as workload permit  To apply, click on the application link found below OR send an e-mail with your resume, cover letter and salary requirements as an MS Word attachment to Register to View   Reference the Job ID followed by where you found the job listing.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1, Operations (2784) Company: Exponent Location: Washington, DC Description: Administrative Assistant 1 (2784) Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government entities, associations and individuals. Our more than 850 staff members work in 24 offices across the United States and abroad. Exponent has approximately 600 consultants, including more than 325 that have earned a doctorate in their chosen field of specialization. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 for our Washington, DC office. This position will be responsible for performing diverse, non-routine administrative tasks supporting the daily activities of the office. Key responsibilities include: Providing telephone coverage and handling client inquiries Managing office supply orders and inventory Managing mail and FedEx distribution Preparing and editing reports, spreadsheets and presentations Managing conference room schedules and set-up for meetings Fax distribution Assisting in other duties as assigned by staffQualifications for this position include: A minimum of one year related administrative work experience Some college coursework preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using the Internet Excellent communication, composition, and editing/proofreading skills Ability to multi-task, work under critical time deadlines, re-evaluate priorities, and interact with all levels of personnel Must be professional, enthusiastic, open to new learning experiences, flexible and a team player For consideration, please apply online at www.exponent.com/careers and reference “2784” as the keyword, or click here: Application Page (2784) Exponent provides healthy and competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, including company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement Program, with a 7% company contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: Location: Washington, DC Description: D.C. Law firm has an opening for a Legal Secretary to support three or four attorneys. Professionalism and attention to detail is a must. Qualified candidates will have a proven work ethic as a legal secretary, excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills, and an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Office. Only individuals with five or more years of secretarial experience will be considered. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Office of Technology Company: Georgetown University Location: Washington, DC Description: Reports to the Vice President in the Office of Technology Commercialization and is responsible for providing executive level support to the VP. Provides administrative and secretarial functions for senior staff as appropriate. Will oversee the daily activities of the VPs office, including but not limited to, managing the VPs calendar, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, placing and answering telephone calls, actively greeting guests and visitors. Incumbent will assist in maintaiing institutional records and files. BA degree with 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects in a timely and accurate manner, outstanding oral and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving ability and strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with administration, staff, faculty, students, and others. Must have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.Please refer to job code 2009-1075F when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant Needed! Apply Now! Company: Keepers Location: Washington, DC Description: Administrative Assistant Wanted!Wonderful opportunity to grow and make an impact! An innovative National Association in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support two Directors. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing, visionary organization, comprised of the best and brightest professionals. In this role, the right candidate can expect to take a lead role in a challenging and meaningful career.  If you are a resourceful self starter with a high attention to detail and you possess a pro-active attitude; this is the ultimate opportunity for you! Apply Now! Requirements: Only applicants with a minimum of 2 yrs administrative experience will be considered Must be available to start working immediately! Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Demonstrate a professional demeanor and excellent communication skills  About us:Keepers specializes in placing experienced Administrative Professionals. At Keepers we pride ourselves on taking the time to get to know you and your professional goals, so we can truly assist you in meeting your career expectations. In addition we offer the following benefits:  Minimum of 30 hours a week guaranteed until you find the perfect opportunity Full-time Benefits including; health care; holiday pay; vacation; 401k and paid training Marketing your skills to well established employers Assist you with your career search  For immediate consideration please call us at Register to View or email your resume in word format to Register to View ! Relevant Keywords: Administrative Assistants, EA, Executive Assistants, AA, Admin, Secretary, Project Coordinator, Meeting Coordinator, Program Assistant, Membership, Receptionist, Customer Service, Washington, DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Maryland, Laurel, L’Enfant, Farragut, Prince George County

Job Title: Administrative Assistant/Reimbursement Assistant Company: GW Medical Faculty Associates Location: Washington, DC Description: To perform administrative assistance, related clerical duties for the department manager.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Composes and prepares routine correspondence for the department. 2. Answers telephone and give information to callers or routes call to appropriate person and places outgoing calls. 3. Schedules appointments and arranges travel schedules and reservations. 4. Process faculty physicians and appropriate MFA staff to setting up files; helping maintain copies of current licensure. 5. Assists the department in the annual capital and annual budget processes. 6. Monitors and participates in answering of inquiries from students, University staff, sponsors or general public; normally handles more complex inquiries personally. 7. At least 25% of this position will be responsible for insurance verification and pre-authorizations and will be the back up for the main reimbursement assistant at the Pain Center.Education: 1-2 years of college or an equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary. Experience: 3 years of secretarial experience, including at least six months of business administration experience is necessary. Excellent word processing skills are necessary. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id Register to View -9972