Hybrid Legal Admin Assistant – DC Litigation (35-Hour Week)

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending

Transit reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane, a prestigious boutique litigation and appellate law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a capable Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys with calendars, travel, and document work.

Ideal candidates have a four-year degree and 1–2 years of legal/administrative experience, with strong writing and proofreading abilities and excellent MS Office skills. A hybrid schedule with one day remote after training is available.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required; 1–2 years of legal or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to grammar and clarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office; detail-oriented and digitally fluent.
• Overtime availability is essential in a high-intensity legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support including calendar management and travel coordination.
• Track deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents.
• Process attorney billing and prepare expense reports.
• Assist attorneys with client communications when requested.
• Support firm projects and special assignments as needed.

Skills

Writing & editing

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Hawthorne Lane, a prestigious boutique litigation and appellate law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a capable Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys with calendars, travel, and document work.

Ideal candidates have a four-year degree and 1–2 years of legal/administrative experience, with strong writing and proofreading abilities and excellent MS Office skills. A hybrid schedule with one day remote after training is available.