A nonprofit Washington, DC litigation firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal with prior experience in civil litigation to support their fast-paced legal team. In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting in-depth legal research, managing discovery and case files, and performing rigorous Bluebook cite-checking and formatting for court filings. The ideal candidate brings a high degree of precision, strong written and analytical communication skills, and a genuine commitment to their mission-driven work. This position provides substantial, direct exposure to complex casework and substantive brief preparation, making it an exceptional launching pad for an ambitious professional planning to attend law school in the next few years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain rigorous oversight of master calendars, court schedules, and case tracking systems to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Perform meticulous cite checks on legal filings to guarantee factual accuracy and strict adherence to Bluebook standards.
- Assemble and structure polished tables of authorities and tables of contents for court-bound submissions.
- Organize, maintain, and retrieve electronic case files and records within the firm’s document management platforms.
- Deliver agile operational and paralegal support to keep active legal matters moving smoothly, partnering closely with team members across the firm to advance casework and operations across both civil and criminal dockets.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Firm culture is highly collaborative, intellectual, driven, and eager to work hard towards a common goal.
- This role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful projects, make a lasting impact, and collaborate directly with industry-leading legal professionals.
- Employees enjoy competitive compensation commensurate of experience, including overtime pay, as well as strong benefits.
- Hybrid work schedule offers flexibility to work from home two days a week.
What We’re Looking For:
- Legal ambition. You hold a bachelor’s degree from a top university with a minimum 3.5 GPA and have at least one year of Biglaw litigation experience. Candidates who are law school bound in a few years are highly encouraged to apply!
- Paralegal pro. You have extensive experience and familiarity with Bluebooking, cite-checking, preparing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, and utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and various document management tools.
- Meticulous. You have exceptional organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. This environment is fast-paced, high-stakes, and allows no margin for error.
- Part of something bigger. You are a team player and eager to be in an environment that is mission oriented.
The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.
To apply, please send a resume to legal@hawthornelane.com.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.