Washington, D.C./Hybrid
$80,000 – $85,000
Legal Administrative Assistant
As the Legal Administrative Assistant with this prestigious law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, you will be exposed to a variety of interesting cases while supporting a team of attorneys. The team needs to be able to trust this candidate to manage important projects with many competing deadlines. From observing well-known litigators in action to managing client/attorney relationships, each day at this law firm will be different. Your prior legal experience and solid tenure will be valued at a firm that is collaborative, engaging, and a place where you can stay for the long term.
About the Job:
- Work closely with various attorneys across several practice areas to support specific projects.
- Familiarize yourself with current cases and anticipate next steps when preparing for deadlines.
- Draft, prepare, proofread, and edit legal documents, reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Coordinate complex travel arrangements and corresponding itineraries.
- Manage calendars and schedule meetings, events, and conferences.
- Enter billable hours and process monthly client invoices.
About the Culture:
- Headquartered in Washington, DC with newly renovated offices.
- Enjoy a collaborative and team-centric environment.
- A robust benefits package includes health insurance, generous 401(k) contribution, 25 days of PTO, and a transportation subsidy.
- This position is authorized to work from home approximately three times per week.
About You:
- Skilled. You have at least five or more years of prior legal administrative experience working in large law firms. Prior litigation experience preferred.
- Adaptable. You can adjust your work style to fit the needs of busy attorneys.
- Detailed. You know how critical quality work is to a legal case.
- Service-oriented. You always put the client first and deliver top service.
- Professional. You demonstrate solid business communication skills in both verbal and written forms.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
To apply, please send resume to recruiter@hawthornelane.com.