Office Assistant

Lex Politica
Washington, DC, USA
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Job Description


Position: Office Assistant


Location: Washington, D.C. (Eastern Market office)


Compensation: $55,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience


Schedule: Full-time, in-office 5 days/week 


About Us:


Lex Politica is a boutique law firm that represents political candidates and committees, elected officials, high-net worth donors, political consulting firms, lobbyists, trade associations, tax-exempt organizations, and for-profit companies ranging from innovative startups to the Fortune 500. We are seeking a detail-driven Office Assistant to keep our operations running smoothly and provide high-level support to firm leadership at a conservative law firm.


Job Summary:


We are seeking a proactive professional to manage office operations and executive support while providing critical administrative assistance in a deadline-driven environment at a Republican and right-leaning law firm. If you thrive on making high-performing teams more effective while enforcing structure and accuracy, this role is for you.


Key Responsibilities:


·      Office Management: Oversee daily office operations, while serving as the central point of contact for office-related issues and solutions ensuring a smooth, professional environment.


·      Schedule Management: Assist with scheduling for senior executives, ensuring deadlines and priorities are flawlessly managed.


·      Meeting Prep & Follow-Up: Build PowerPoint decks for presentations at conferences and for clients; prepare agendas and materials for key meetings and conferences; track and drive action items for the executives.


·      Project & Workflow Coordination: Manage tracking systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools for legal and operational processes.


·      Logistics & Travel: Handle logistics and occasional travel planning with attention to detail and preferences.



Qualifications:


·      1-2 years of experience in office environments and executive support, ideally in law, professional services, consulting, or elected official offices.


·      Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with or a willingness to learn quickly to a level of fluency with CRM tools, Monday.com, and AI productivity platforms a plus.


·      Exceptional organizational skills and technical accuracy; able to manage multiple priorities without letting details slip.


·      Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential, high-stakes matters.



Candidate Characteristics:


·      You are proactive, self-sufficient, and don’t require hand-holding.


·      You are analytical, precise, structured, and reliable.


·      You anticipate needs before they’re spoken and ensure no detail is missed.


·      You take pride in being the “operational glue” that allows executives and teams to focus on their highest-value work.


·      You are willing to go beyond your job description when needed to get the job done right and on-time.



How to Apply:


We maintain a professional yet approachable environment, where you will be in the office managing operations and supporting leadership. In this high-performance setting, you’ll be trusted with ownership and accountability.


To apply, please submit your resume to careers@vantage.network with the subject "Office Assistant", detailing your experience managing office operations and supporting demanding executives. We are moving quickly to fill this role; if you are detail-driven, thrive on structure, and excel at both office and executive support, we want to hear from you.