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Marencor

Legal Assist - Admin

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Candidates must have law firm or legal dept experience, a very stable resume (no contract/temp/freelance backgrounds will be considered), excellent communication skills *** Job Details: This role ...

PenBay Media LLC

Legal Analyst I

Alexandria, VA · On-site

This is a 3-month temporary position Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required! Requirements Educational Requirement * Bachelor's degree or 5 years of legal analyst experience. Experience ...

PenBay Media LLC

Legal Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$78K - $82K/yr

DoD Top Secret with SCI Eligibility This is a TEMPORARY full-time position for 3 months ... understand legal documents and research legal sources; and communicating clearly to attorneys.

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How much do legal temporary jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal temporary in Springfield, VA is $57,887.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,800.00 and $65,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal temporary?

Legal temporary jobs are short-term positions within the legal field, often filled by attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants to meet a firm's temporary needs. These positions can arise due to increased workload, special projects, staff absences, or ongoing litigation. Assignments may last from a few days to several months, and can include document review, legal research, or administrative support. Many legal professionals use temporary roles to gain experience, network, or transition between permanent jobs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a legal temporary?

To thrive as a Legal Temporary, you typically need a strong understanding of legal terminology, research skills, and a relevant degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), document management systems, and MS Office is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently supporting attorneys, managing legal documentation, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

What types of assignments and work environments can a legal temporary expect?

Legal Temporaries often work on a variety of assignments, ranging from document review and legal research to assisting with trial preparation or supporting attorneys during periods of high workload. Assignments may be in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, and the duration can vary from a few days to several months. These roles typically involve collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as each placement may have different expectations and work cultures. Legal Temporaries gain exposure to diverse legal practices, which can be valuable for building skills and professional networks.

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Infographic showing various Legal Temporary job openings in Springfield, VA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,887 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Legal Temp, Municipal Equality Index

Washington, DC

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Professional, Labor and Political Organizations • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Human Rights Campaign (HRC)external

$22.50/hr

Part-time, Temporary

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Position Summary:

The Municipal Equality Index Temp will work with the MEI staff under the direction of the Senior Manager of State and Municipal Programs, focusing on research, data preparation, and scorecard creation for the Municipal Equality Index. Municipal Equality Index Temp must be extremely proactive, detail oriented, with database experience and demonstrate aptitude to handle a multitude of projects simultaneously.

This is a three-month, in-person hybrid position beginning in September 2026 and ending in November 2026. This position will be part-time at 12 hours per week with an hourly rate of $22.50.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Data entry into HRC's internal database and tracking spreadsheets
  • Creation and maintenance of scorecards
  • Potential correspondence with cities in relation to scorecards
  • Research and analysis of municipal laws and policies
  • Assistance delivering the publication of the Municipal Equality Index and coordinating logistics for a launch event
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

  • Exemplary time management skills and the ability to prioritize urgent items.
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail is required.
  • Works well in a team and collaborative environment.
  • Must have a professional and responsible manner.
  • Experience and comfort with Microsoft Office Apps and Google Drive Suite, with a particular emphasis on spreadsheets.
  • Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ+ rights is required
  • Ability to provide timely and accurate legal research and analysis is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Municipal Equality Index highly preferred.

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.

Employer is the Human Rights Campaign, Inc., an I.R.C. 501(c)(4) non-profit entity.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

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