Experienced Legal Assistant​/Paralegal

An established boutique law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking a hardworking, dedicated, and experienced Legal Assistant to join their team in DC or SF. In this role, you will play a critical role in providing both substantive and administrative support to a dedicated and mission driven group of attorneys. The ideal candidate is both “book smart” and “street smart,” enthusiastic, flexible, and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

If you are excited about assisting attorneys with large and small tasks that will have a big impact on their clients, this opportunity could be a great fit for you!

• Assist attorneys with keeping documents organized and tracking deadlines.
• Order supplies, liaise with vendors, and process expense reports.
• Document phone calls, emails, and correspondence for attorneys.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars, and schedule appointments and travel.
• Assist with some paralegal duties, including conducting research, drafting legal documents, and preparing complex court filings.

• Busy office with a work hard/play hard environment.
• Highly competitive compensation package and generous benefits.
• This role is fully in-office, Monday through Friday.

• Educated. You have a bachelor’s degree from a top university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Experienced. Minimum two (2) or more years of prior legal experience is required.
• Detailed. A keen eye for quality, knowing how critical precision is in legal cases.
• Team-oriented. You get along well with others and bring positive energy into everything you do.
• Articulate. Strong writing and editing skills are essential to being successful in this position.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.