Steptoe & Johnson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer M/F/D/V.  All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Washington Office

To apply to the following Washington office opportunities, please forward a cover letter and resume to: 

Human Resources Department - Room 491
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1795
careers@steptoe.com
or fax cover letter and resume to 202.261.0627

Legal Administrative/Executive Assistant
Superb opportunity for an experienced professional legal administrative/executive assistant interested in working at a law firm.  The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses impeccable communication and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.  Exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to interact professionally with clients, and the ability to handle scheduling travel arrangements are essential.  Excellent computer skills (i.e., full facility with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, accurate typing of 60 wpm), and demonstrated commitment to teamwork required.  Law firm billing experience required.

Legal Recruiting Assistant
Duties include general administrative tasks; use of web-based applicant tracking system for processing resumes, applicant tracking, correspondence and statistical responses to law schools; reconciling applicant expenses; assisting senior staff with summer associate program activities, and other department projects as needed.  Attention to detail, "can do" attitude, flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure are a must.  Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, LawCruit, Ceridian, viDesktop experience desirable.  College degree and 2 years of law firm experience required.

Business Development Coordinator
Track and maintain all practice group marketing and communications projects including practice descriptions and attorney biographies; pitches and proposals; speaking engagements, seminars, and webinars; presentation materials; attorney articles; press quotes; rankings and recognitions; client/contact lists; and experience lists.  Field and respond to internal requests for practice group marketing materials, new business proposals, and reprints of attorney publications.  Conduct research on clients, prospects, and industries.  Draft and post internal and external communications to website and firm intranet.  Become familiarized with and track relevant industry organizations and trade press to uncover business development and publishing/speaking opportunities.  Work with Business Development Manager and relevant attorneys to draft brochures, practice descriptions, and matter lists.  Coordinate and prepare submissions for key directory rankings.  Assist in design and editing of custom marketing materials including brochures, invitations, newsletters and other marketing collateral.  Work with Business Development Manager and Events & Communications team to plan client seminars, webinars, programs and similar activities and drive follow-up efforts to achieve positive results.  Prepare materials and participate in bi-weekly and monthly sub-group meetings.  Provide any necessary assistance or support in the maintenance and dissemination of client communications.  Other duties as assigned within business development and marketing.  Strong client service mentality and a proactive approach.  High level of attention to detail.  Excellent organizational, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication skills required.  Bachelor's degree.  2-4 years professional experience, preferably with a law firm.   

Brussels Office

For positions in our Brussels office, please provide your CV and a recent relevant English writing sample to Ms. Kathleen Van Nuffel, Office Administrator, at kvannuffel@steptoe.com.

Bilingual Legal Secretary (EN / FR)
Our busy Brussels office seeks a bilingual Legal Secretary.  The role is to provide complete administrative, organizational and secretarial support.

The perfect candidate is required to be fluent in English and French and be proficient in MS Office.  Fluency in other languages would be an advantage.  She/he must be service minded, accurate, flexible and able to multitask and priorities.

We offer working in a dynamic, international environment and an attractive salary with extralegal advantages.

Phoenix Office

For Phoenix office careers, contact phxcareers@steptoe.com. 

Century City Office

For Century City office careers, contact: cccareers@steptoe.com