Legal Administrative Assistant

Montgomery County, MD

$55,000 – $70,000

As the Legal Administrative Assistant with this firm, you will play an integral role supporting the attorneys and have the ability to develop client relationships. This firm is interested in meeting enthusiastic, hardworking candidates who are interested in the legal industry and have at least one year of experience. The attorneys need 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, every day will be different. If you’re ready to get your foot in the door and make connections with a well-known local law firm, submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the attorneys to manage the daily activities and client needs.
Familiarize yourself with current cases and anticipate next steps when preparing for court.
Manage a complex schedule and follow-up with attorneys regarding upcoming case deadlines.
Assist with legal research, fact gathering, and maintaining files. Be an active participant in trial preparation.
Prepare and process expense reports and client billing.
Support counsel as needed with client-facing responsibilities and business development tasks.
Provide broad administrative, office, and project support as needed, including but not limited to administrative workflows related to client onboarding.
Be a welcoming presence to inbound communication requests, assisting clients over the phone, in-person, and email.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Small firm where you can gain strong experience working with clients.
Offers free parking and a very competitive salary package including PTO, medical plans, 401(k) matching and more.
A fun and friendly team make it a very enjoyable place to work every day.

What We’re Looking For:

Legal experience. You have a degree in hand and at least one year of prior legal experience supporting attorneys ideally with litigation.
Adaptable. You can adjust your work style to fit the needs of busy attorneys.
Thorough. You know that strong legal support starts with careful attention to detail.
Service oriented. You always put the client first and deliver top service.
Curious. Your interest in the legal field helps you provide superior support to the team.

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.