Litigation and Trial Support Specialist

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid overtime

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Flexible spending account

Pre-tax transit reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane, a reputable DC law firm, seeks an experienced Trial Support Specialist to back its high-stakes litigation practice in Washington, DC. You will help manage trial logistics, litigation databases, and support attorneys throughout the trial lifecycle.

You will coordinate eDiscovery workflows, train staff on platforms, and ensure seamless courtroom technology, with a focus on accuracy and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of litigation/trial experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the entire trial cycle.
• Technologically skilled with eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, RelativityOne, CaseMap, iManage) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation databases and coordinate with eDiscovery vendors.
• Prepare local and remote trial offices and manage onsite logistics.
• Train attorneys and staff on eDiscovery platforms.
• Coordinate technical logistical details (power, network, A/V) for courtroom and trial.
• Support collection, processing, and review of trial documents.
• Manage shipping, setup, and inventory of trial equipment; conduct tests.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial coordination

eDiscovery platforms

Multitasking

Relationship building

Tools

Relativity

RelativityOne

CaseMap

iManage

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

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.