Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Two-Month Opportunity)

Hawthorne Lane; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Temporary Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide hands-on legal and administrative support to its busy in-house corporate legal department. The role spans document preparation, calendar management, records maintenance, billing coordination, and general departmental support.

The position is in-person at the Bethesda office with a two-month minimum commitment. Ideal candidates have legal support experience, strong MS Office skills, meticulous organization,

Qualifications

• Legal administrative support experience required.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Proofread filings and maintain organized matter files.
• Manage scheduling, calendars, materials for meetings.
• Coordinate invoices, expenses, and billing records.
• Track deadlines and liaise with stakeholders.
• Adapt to priorities and support the department as needed.

Skills

Legal support

Document management

Microsoft Office

Organization

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

As the Temporary Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will provide hands-on legal and administrative support to a busy in-house corporate legal department. This is a dynamic, highly collaborative role that requires someone who can quickly learn new processes, manage competing priorities, and step in wherever support is needed. Responsibilities will span legal document preparation and organization, scheduling and calendar management, legal records and matter administration, invoice and billing coordination, and general departmental support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day legal administrative support such as document preparation, , proofreading, correspondence, organization, and other legal support tasks as needed.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, prepare materials, and support communications and day-to-day team needs.
• Organize and maintain legal documents, matter files, and corporate records while following applicable confidentiality, access, and retention requirements.
• Assist with invoices, expenses, billing records, and reporting. Coordinate with internal and external contacts to resolve discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Track deadlines and deliverables, coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring outstanding items, and flagging urgent issues.
• Adapt and pitch in where needed; take on tasks as priorities evolve, helping the department respond to changing needs and keep work moving forward.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• This opportunity is fully in-person in the Bethesda office. The office is not accessible by public transport, so having access to a vehicle is essential.
• This is a temporary opportunity seeking immediate support with a two-month minimum commitment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Legal support background. You have previous experience in legal administrative support, paralegal, or legal operations roles.
• Strong document and computer skills. You have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, along with the ability to learn document management systems, legal technology, and other business applications quickly.
• Exceptional organization. You can manage multiple requests, track deadlines, and ensure administrative tasks are completed thoroughly and on time.
• Sound judgment. You understand the importance of confidentiality when handling legal documents, sensitive information, and communications.
• Solutions-oriented mindset. You follow through on outstanding items and look for practical ways to solve problems.

The hourly 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 successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.