Legal Administrative Assistant

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Pre-tax transit reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Hybrid work model with one day remote

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking a sharp Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys with calendar management, travel coordination, and document preparation.

You will edit and format legal documents, handle billing and expenses, and assist with client communications. The role requires a four-year degree and 1–2 years' legal/admin experience, with strong writing, MS Office skills, and overtime readiness.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required with 1–2 years of legal or administrative work experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential.
• Proficient with MS Office and digitally fluent in office technology.
• Willingness to overtime and support busy litigation teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support, including complex calendar management and travel coordination.
• Track deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents for accuracy.
• Process attorney billing and prepare expense reports.
• Assist with client communications and firm-wide projects as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Editing/proofreading

Client communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking to grow your career at a prestigious law firm in Washington, DC? A top-tier litigation law firm is seeking a sharp and professional Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team. In this role, you’ll work directly with several attorneys to coordinate meetings, finalize legal documents, manage travel arrangements, and support a variety of administrative projects. Hardworking, dedicated candidates with strong academic credentials, exceptional professionalism, and proven administrative experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative support, including complex calendar management and travel coordination.
• Track and manage deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with editing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents.
• Process attorney billing and prepare expense reports.
• Using discretion and professionalism, assist attorneys with client communication when requested.
• Support special assignments and firm-wide projects as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a prestigious boutique litigation and appellate law firm located in the heart of Washington, DC.
• Enjoy competitive salaries, a 35-hour workweek, paid overtime after seven hours per day, annual performance bonuses, and a business casual dress code.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, matching 401(k), flexible spending, pre-tax transit reimbursement account, and paid vacation and sick leave.
• Hybrid work model with one day remote after training; this role requires the discretion of operating in a high-intensity legal environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Genuine legal interest. Four-year degree is required, and at least 1-2 years of previous legal or administrative work experience is a must.
• Phenomenal writing and editing. You clearly express ideas in your writing and spot grammatical errors in documents. Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Articulate. It is essential that you possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Digitally fluent. Strong MS Suite experience is desired with fine attention to details.
• Reliable. Availability for overtime is key. This is not a position for clock watchers.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

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.