Legal Assistant to Highly-Successful Litigator

Washington, DC

$60,000 – $70,000

As the Legal Assistant for this prestigious Washington, DC, law firm, you will provide executive-level administrative support as the right hand to one of the firm’s busiest partners. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various tasks to keep the partner organized and on track, including maintaining an ever-changing calendar, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and assembling legal documents. Experienced legal assistants who are excited to take on this dynamic role are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative support, including calendar management and travel coordination.
• Monitor and follow up on deadlines and deliverables.
• Assist with editing and proofreading legal documents.
• Provide exceptional customer service to firm clients and act as a professional gatekeeper for the partner.
• Process the attorney’s billable hours and expense reports.
• Coordinate the attorney’s personal work as needed, ensuring confidentiality and discretion.
• Support special projects as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a prestigious boutique litigation and appellate law firm in Washington, DC.
• Enjoy competitive salaries, a 35-hour work week, overtime paid after seven hours per day, annual bonuses, and a business casual dress code.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), flexible spending accounts, pre-tax transit reimbursement accounts, and paid vacation and sick leave.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.
• Tech savvy. Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite is desired, with excellent attention to detail.
• Unruffled. You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and you stay calm during heightened times.
• Detailed. You know how critical quality work is to a legal case.
• Availability for overtime is key. This position is in the office five days a week.
• Experienced. Four-year degree preferred. Two or more years of prior legal administrative experience required.

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.