Temporary Experienced Legal Secretary; Three

A friendly and reputable Washington, DC law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide temporary high-level support to its busy partners. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring day-to-day office operations run smoothly by delivering administrative support and providing high-quality, professional service to clients and visitors. If you are a highly organized, driven professional with a team-oriented mindset, this could be the role for you.

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, including scheduling and reserving conference space.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with close attention to deadlines and critical appointments.
• Draft legal correspondence, edit pleadings, and prepare a variety of legal documents.
• Assist with the creation of slide decks, Excel spreadsheets, and general document support.
• Organize and prioritize incoming mail and phone calls, ensuring timely and efficient routing.
• Maintain an organized filing system for new, current, and closed client matters.
• Record attorney time in the billing system and assist with the preparation and review of bills, check requests, and expense reimbursements.
• Provide administrative support related to expense reports and invoice processing.

• Positive office culture, staff are highly valued and respected.
• This is a temporary opportunity seeking a three-month commitment.

• Experienced. You possess five (5) or more years of law firm experience in a legal support role. Litigation experience preferred.
• Technically proficient. You can navigate all applications of the Microsoft Office Suite with accuracy and efficiency.
• Exceptionally organized. You excel at prioritizing multiple tasks and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are willing to assist wherever needed.
• Committed. You take pride in your work and consistently go above and beyond to support your attorneys.

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.