Litigation Assistant (One Firm – Several Openings)

Washington, DC/Hybrid

$85,000 – $105,000

Exceptional firms thrive when people anticipate needs, take initiative, and deliver excellence. This global law firm in DC is seeking a proactive Litigation Assistant to support a driven team of legal professionals. This is a role where your contributions directly support attorneys and client teams, while ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently. If you enjoy variety, working closely with professionals on complex litigation projects, and making a tangible impact every day, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Support client onboarding and initiate new matters while adhering to internal guidelines.
Assist attorneys with filings, document preparation, and coordination with external contacts.
Support case and project teams with research, edits, correspondence, and client-facing documents.
Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for attorneys and teams.
Provide hands-on support for trial and transaction teams.
Oversee document distribution, scanning, and filing with meticulous attention to detail.
Develop and assemble materials for clients, such as attorney biographies, presentations, and informational sheets.
Maintain attorney contacts and track BD activities in internal systems.
Conduct research to support business development initiatives and events.
Act as a knowledgeable point of contact for internal processes, resources, and office services.
Coordinate cross-departmentally to solve issues and maintain seamless operations.
Partner with assistants across teams and offices to ensure consistent, high-level support.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Highly competitive benefits and salary package including work/life balance and extensive paid time off.
Voted one of the best law firms to work for!
This role offers a hybrid schedule after training, but requires flexibility to meet deadlines and the needs of the firm.

What We’re Looking For:

Experienced. You bring a minimum of five years supporting legal teams, with a solid foundation in office operations and priorities.
Forward-Thinking. You stay ahead of deadlines, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure all parties are informed and aligned throughout every task.
Technologically adept. You are able to navigate MS Office, and various legal software with ease.
Reliable. You are able to adjust your schedule as needed to support the team and meet deadlines.
Organized. Skilled at supporting multiple attorneys and teams simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure deadlines are met and work runs smoothly.

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.