Litigation and Trial Support Specialist

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Annual bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A reputable Washington DC law firm is seeking a seasoned Trial Support Specialist to support their high-stakes litigation practice. In this role, you will be responsible for managing litigation databases, coordinating trial logistics, and providing legal support throughout the trial lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience and strong expertise with eDiscovery platforms. This position offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work closely with dedicated attorneys in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation/trial experience with strong knowledge of trial cycles.
• Technologically skilled and can operate on litigation databases effortlessly.
• Able to perform well in high-stakes environments and manage multitasking effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation databases and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Prepare trial offices and manage onsite logistics for trials.
• Coordinate technical details for seamless courtroom technology support.
• Support collection and review of trial documents and correspondence.
• Manage shipping and inventory of trial equipment.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Relativity expertise

CaseMap proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Multitasking

Relationship building

Tools

RelativityOne

iManage

Technical support tools

Job description

Are you an experienced legal professional with prior litigation support and trial experience? This reputable DC law firm is seeking a seasoned Trial Support Specialist to support their high‑stakes litigation practice. This role provides the opportunity to play a crucial role in trial preparation, managing litigation databases, coordinating trial logistics, and providing legal support to attorneys and staff throughout the entire trial lifecycle. If you are seeking substantive work in a dynamic environment, value excellence and accuracy, and are excited about the opportunity to partner closely with top DC litigators, submit your resume today for consideration!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation databases, coordinate with eDiscovery vendors, and serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting technical issues.
• Prepare both local and remote trial offices and manage onsite logistics.
• Train attorneys and other staff with eDiscovery platforms.
• Coordinate technical logistical details such as power, network, and A/V logistics to provide seamless technology support in the courtroom and throughout trial.
• Support collection of, processing, and review of trial documents and other relevant correspondence.
• Manage shipping, set up, and inventory of all trial equipment, conduct equipment test runs to ensure functionality.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Opportunity to work in‑person with passionate and dedicated attorneys, in an environment that supports and encourages professional learning.
• Staff enjoy competitive salaries, paid overtime, annual bonuses and casual dress.
• Generous benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, matching 401(k), flexible spending, pre‑tax transit reimbursement account, and paid vacation and sick leave.

What We’re Looking For:

• Trial knowledgeable. You have at least five (5) years of litigation/trial experience and have strong working knowledge of the entire trial cycle.
• Legal database expert. You are technologically skilled and can operate on platforms such as Relativity, RelativityOne, CaseMap, iManage, and the entire Microsoft Office Suite with ease.
• Unflappable. You are an exceptional multitasker and perform well in high‑stakes situations, never shying away from big moments or assignments.
• Socially adept. Building relationships with others is one of your strengths. You consistently exercise good judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Go bag ready. You are flexible and available for travel and overtime work as necessary.

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.