Job Description

A boutique appellate law firm headquartered in Washington, DC is eager to hire a legal assistant to join their team in May. In this role, you will make significant contributions to the firm while providing both substantive and administrative support to a team of attorneys. The ideal candidate is book smart and street smart, as well as enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. If you are seeking meaningful legal experience where you will have a front row seat to exciting legal matters, then this could be the opportunity for you!

About the Job:

• Draft, edit, file, and organize legal documents.
• Conduct research and present findings.
• Document phone calls, emails, and correspondence for attorneys.
• Maintain calendars and schedule appointments and travel.
• Track court deadlines and assist with invoicing, client billing, and payment tracking.

About the Culture:

• An energetic work atmosphere that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Highly competitive compensation package and generous benefits.
• Mission driven work and professional networking opportunities.

About You:

• Educated. You have a Bachelor’s degree and outstanding academic credentials; May graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Experienced. Strong work experience throughout school is required. A demonstrated interest in public interest law is preferred.
• Detailed. You know how critical quality work is to a legal case.
• 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.

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.

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