Legal Assistant / Office Manager

A boutique appellate law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking a passionate and flexible Legal Assistant/Office Manager to join their team. In this role, you will play a critical part in providing both substantive and administrative support to a group of attorneys. The ideal candidate is both “book smart” and “street smart,” enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. If you are seeking meaningful legal experience where you can work hard and provide top-notch support, this opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Key Responsibilities:

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

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

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

What We’re Looking For:

• Educated. You have a Bachelor’s degree and outstanding academic credentials.
• Experienced. Strong work experience throughout school is required. A demonstrated interest in public interest law is a must.
• 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.
• Systematic and efficient. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.

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.