Legal Administrative Assistant

Washington, D.C./Hybrid

$55,000 – $75,000

As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will play an integral role in client development initiatives and project-driven legal work within a dynamic Washington, DC law firm. Serving as a key partner to the Practice Group Manager, you’ll contribute to the preparation of agency filings and help monitor regulatory and legislative activity tied to active matters. This role blends hands-on legal support with research, writing, and collaboration. In addition to assisting attorneys with high-priority documents, you’ll present findings during weekly team meetings and contribute meaningfully to the group’s success. This opportunity is well suited for someone with a genuine interest in law who is eager to grow within a stable, collegial, and supportive legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Foster strong attorney-client relationships by keeping clients informed of matter status and responding to inquiries promptly and professionally.
Prepare materials for meetings, track upcoming deadlines, and ensure timely follow-through on all case-related documentation.
Maintain and organize client matter records within the firm’s database, reviewing documents carefully for accuracy, grammar, and consistency.
Assist attorneys with research for blog content related to case law and pending litigation.
Support special projects as assigned, including drafting written materials and presenting research findings during team meetings.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and commuter benefits.
A collegial, team-oriented office culture that values professional contributions.
The firm loves to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and special employee events.
This is a place where you will be fully engaged with the work and able to take on substantive projects.
This role offers a hybrid schedule following the completion of training.

What We’re Looking For:

Degreed and experienced. You have a bachelor’s degree in hand and possess at least three years of legal experience; time entry experience is a strong plus.
Left-brained. You are very detail-oriented and logical in your work.
Writing and editing-whiz. You can clearly express ideas in your writing and spot grammatical errors in documents. Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
Articulate. You are confident and professional in your verbal and written communication skills.
Quality-focused. You understand the importance of meticulous work in a legal setting.
Database Savvy. You have extensive knowledge in database software and feel comfortable navigating through the software on a daily basis.

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.