Senior Litigation Paralegal

Washington, D.C.
$90,000 – $120,000

Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal ready to take the next step into a leadership role? This firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to serve as a key member of its litigation team, leading case management across multiple high-stakes matters while mentoring junior paralegals and support staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex litigation from intake through trial while taking on greater responsibility for training, delegation, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead case management across the full litigation lifecycle, from intake and document review through trial preparation and final resolution.
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and exhibits while ensuring compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and deadlines.
• Organize and maintain case files and document management systems, developing and improving processes that support efficient case management.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research using legal research platforms and public resources to support attorneys throughout litigation.
• Prepare attorneys and witnesses for depositions, interviews, hearings, and trial by assembling witness binders, exhibits, memoranda, and key case materials.
• Lead on-site trial support by coordinating courtroom and trial workspace logistics, organizing exhibits, tracking admitted evidence, and serving as a liaison with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Supervise, coordinate, and delegate work to junior paralegals and legal support staff across large litigation matters and investigations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work alongside highly regarded attorneys on complex, high-profile matters from inception through trial.
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented culture where initiative, leadership, and professional development are highly valued.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity to mentor and manage junior paralegals while remaining deeply involved in sophisticated litigation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, along with 3-4+ years of litigation paralegal experience supporting complex matters.
• Leadership-minded. You have a demonstrated ability or strong desire to mentor junior team members, coordinate workloads, and serve as a resource across multiple cases.
• Litigation expert. You possess extensive experience supporting all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, court filings, and trial.
• Technology savvy. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, Opus 2, and other litigation support technologies. Experience with AI-assisted legal research and document review tools is a plus.
• Highly organized. You are able to manage multiple active matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Proactive communicator. You are a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills who exercises sound judgment and thrives in a collaborative environment.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

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.