_{12th August, 2025}

Do you have some HR experience?    Do you have experience working in a law firm?     Are you looking for a junior HR role with a career path?    If so, R &W  Group has a fantastic new opportunity!    One of our favorite law firm clients in DC is looking for an HR Assistant.  In this role, you would assist with onboarding, support internal HR related initiatives, and perform general administrative tasks within the HR department.  You would also provide administrative support to the Leave of Absence team within the HR Department.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing FMLA payroll authorizations for staff and attorneys.
• Handling all the electronic filing for FMLA and personnel files including creating new hire personnel files.
• Processing professional staff employment verifications.
• Coordinating logistics for DC professional staff new hire orientation.
• Maintaining bi-weekly updates to the firm's organizational charts.
• Preparing monthly ARC ratios for all U.S. offices.
• Providing administrative assistance to the Leave of Absence team.
• Assist with maintaining the HR and Leave of Absence landing pages in the intranet.
• Reviewing all HR related e-bulletins/publications regarding employment law updates in all of the locations where the firm has offices.  On a weekly basis, providing a summary of those updates.
• Assisting with planning and execution of Staff Appreciation Week and other events hosted by the HR department.
• Performing a variety of administrative tasks and providing general support as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of office experience.
• Experience in a law firm, corporate, or professional environment is a plus.
• A minimum of 50 wpm typing.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proven reliability, dependability, and motivation.
• Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Possess reliability, dependability, and motivation.
• Exceptional client service.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

 
The anticipated base salary for this position is $52,000 to $62,000, depending upon experience.     Great benefits including health insurance.    Amazing HR team.    Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.    

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