Paralegal - Growing Law Firm

Are you a detail-oriented legal professional looking for a role where your skills make a real impact? The Washington, DC office of a large regional law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their busy team focused on litigation and bankruptcy. If you have at least five (5) years of experience, this is an excellent opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and collegial environment. This position is ideal for a motivated, resourceful legal professional who thrives in a family-friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys specializing in high-level litigation and bankruptcy cases.
• Manage electronic filings across online legal software.
• Research and ensure compliance with local court rules for state and federal filings nationwide.
• Draft, process, and file legal documents, ensuring high-level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Monitor case deadlines by maintaining an organized desk.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, and research findings.
• Accurately track and billable hours.
• Assist with trial preparation, document management, and other case-related activities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Their comprehensive benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, competitive PTO, nine paid holidays, pet insurance, and back-up childcare.
• This family-friendly DC law office is focused on appreciating the contributions that staff members make to their law practice.
• Parking is fully paid.
• This position will be in the office Monday through Friday.

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledgeable. You have at least five (5) years of litigation and bankruptcy experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Motivated. You enjoy being proactive. Meeting deadlines is in your DNA.
• Detail oriented. You take pride in producing polished, error-free work while juggling multiple priorities.
• Tech-savvy. You are proficient in legal software, electronic filing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Organized. You can effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous records.
• Proactive. You’re a self-starter who anticipates needs, solves problems, and takes initiative.

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.