Legal Assistant – Hybrid, Billing & Docs Expert

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Metro accessible office

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking a sharp Legal Assistant to anchor the firm's practice with high-volume administrative and operational support for a Senior Partner and Associate. You will manage time entry, billing, travel coordination, proofreading, and file management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency with professional maturity, anticipates needs, communicates diplomatically, and maintains composure under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional office setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Zoom.
• Attention to detail and editorial proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and coordinate video conferences across Zoom.
• Track billable attorney hours and prepare invoices.
• Coordinate travel itineraries and reimbursements.
• Draft and file correspondence.
• Edit briefs, contracts, and filings for accuracy.
• Oversee document production and scanning workflows.
• Maintain digital and physical matter files.

Skills

Administrative support

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Professional presence

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

JURIS

Job description

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking a sharp Legal Assistant to anchor the firm's practice with high-volume administrative and operational support for a Senior Partner and Associate. You will manage time entry, billing, travel coordination, proofreading, and file management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency with professional maturity, anticipates needs, communicates diplomatically, and maintains composure under deadlines.