Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant

Hawthorne Lane; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane seeks a seasoned Legal Assistant to support its litigation practice, including the Managing Partner. You’ll ensure filings, deadlines, and correspondence are accurate and timely, and you’ll keep attorneys organized in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include at least five years of litigation support experience, hands-on e-filing in federal and state courts, strong MS Office skills, and a professional, discreet communication style.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in litigation support.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, filings, and document drafting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and firm-specific tools.
• Professional and discreet communication with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a steady administrative resource for multiple litigation attorneys including the Managing Partner, handling filings and day‑to‑day needs.
• Handle electronic filings in federal and state courts.
• Draft pleadings, discovery materials, and outgoing correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client-related milestones.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files per firm standards.
• Proofread for formatting, grammar, and accuracy before dissemination.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and conference logistics.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Managing Partner experience

Tools

E-filing platforms

Job description

Hawthorne Lane seeks a seasoned Legal Assistant to support its litigation practice, including the Managing Partner. You’ll ensure filings, deadlines, and correspondence are accurate and timely, and you’ll keep attorneys organized in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include at least five years of litigation support experience, hands-on e-filing in federal and state courts, strong MS Office skills, and a professional, discreet communication style.