Staff Attorney

Northern Virginia/Hybrid

$130,000 – $160,000

Are you an experienced Staff Attorney with a passion for producing excellent work product? As a Staff Attorney with a growing mid-sized law firm, you will assist attorneys throughout the entire litigation life cycle, with a specific focus on reviewing, editing, and cite-checking briefs for their busy appellate practice. Our client is seeking a precise and dedicated Staff Attorney who is highly collaborative, operates with professionalism, and is eager to contribute to intricate cases spanning multiple industries and jurisdictions. If this sounds like you, send us your resume today for immediate consideration!

Key Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review all citations for various legal documents to confirm accuracy of relevant details such as names, quotations, and prior procedural history.
• Review and identify relevant documents for litigation matters, assist with preparing case summaries, research reports, and other internal documentation.
• Manage an organized tracking system for documenting citation verification across multiple cases, keeping all information easily accessible.
• Conduct legal research and assist with preparing and filing case documents, closely monitoring relevant developments.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of legal citation rules, formats, and guidelines across multiple jurisdictions and court systems.
• Assist attorneys with preparing for oral arguments, hearings, trials, and other litigation support tasks as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A beautiful, new office space in Northern Virginia, easily accessible to public transportation.
• Employees enjoy competitive compensation and strong benefits.
• Hybrid work model provides flexibility to work remotely three to four days a week.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and graduated from law school. Active DC bar license required.
• Diligent with details. You take pride in your meticulous approach to tasks and are committed to producing high quality, accurate work. The smallest details do not go unnoticed.
• Technologically skilled. You are digitally adept and can operate across a variety of software systems including Microsoft Office Suite and Westlaw KeyCite.
• Self-starter. You are proactive and can work independently to manage competing deadlines and priorities.

To apply, please send a resume to humanresources@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.