Experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Washington, D.C. or San Francisco, CA

$70,000 – $90,000

An established boutique law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking a hardworking, dedicated, and experienced Legal Assistant to join their team in DC or SF. In this role, you will play a critical role in providing both substantive and administrative support to a dedicated and mission driven group of attorneys. The ideal candidate is both “book smart” and “street smart,” enthusiastic, flexible, and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. If you are excited about assisting attorneys with large and small tasks championing social and legal causes that will have a big impact on their clients, this opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in organizing and managing detailed legal documents, case files, and court deadlines.
• Order supplies, liaise with third party vendors, and process expense reports.
• Document phone calls, emails, and correspondence for attorneys.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel.
• Assist with paralegal duties, including conducting research, drafting legal documents, and preparing complex court filings.
• Ad hoc administrative support, including but not limited to enhancing the firm’s public-facing marketing outlets, team event planning, and special projects related to legal and non-legal tasks.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Busy office with a work hard/play hard environment centered around promoting access to justice and equitable outcomes.
• Highly competitive compensation package and generous benefits, including a 401(k), healthcare, and transportation benefits.
• This role is fully in-office, Monday through Friday.

What We’re Looking For:

• Educated. You have a bachelor’s degree from a top university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Experienced. Minimum two (2) or more years of prior legal experience is required.
• Detailed. A keen eye for quality, knowing how critical precision is in legal cases.
• Team-oriented. You get along well with others and bring positive energy into everything you do.
• Articulate. Strong writing and editing skills are essential to being successful in this position.
• Mission-aligned. You have are a legal advocate of social justice and accountability.

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.