Paralegal

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour work week

Paid overtime

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane, a DC-based law firm, invites applications for a Paralegal to support attorneys handling public-facing legal and regulatory matters.

You will review materials, assist with drafting documents, coordinate projects, and explore AI-assisted tools while maintaining accurate, organized files and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least two years of paralegal experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather background information, review source materials, and organize findings to help attorneys turn questions into actionable steps.
• Examine materials and related records, flag inconsistencies or areas needing closer legal review.
• Pull together materials for active matters, ensuring records are easy to locate and well organized.
• Draft and refine written materials, correspondence, and internal reports for clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain working files, monitor milestones, and follow up on outstanding items across matters.
• Track changes in law and business landscape and share relevant information with the team.
• Explore digital research and productivity tools and validate results before using them in work product.
• Handle administrative details behind client assignments, including time records and additional project support.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Research skills

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As the Paralegal with this established DC law firm, you will support attorneys handling a variety of public-facing legal and regulatory matters. From reviewing marketing materials and researching evolving regulations to preparing legal documents and coordinating case-related projects, you will help keep assignments moving and ensure the team has accurate, reliable information at every stage. This role also offers the opportunity to work with emerging legal technology, including AI-assisted research and drafting platforms, to support thoughtful and efficient legal work. Candidates with at least two years of relevant experience who enjoy substantive assignments and a collaborative environment are encouraged to submit their resumes for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help attorneys turn complex questions into actionable next steps by gathering background information, reviewing source materials, and organizing relevant findings.
• Examine materials and related records, flagging inconsistencies or areas that may warrant a closer look by the legal team.
• Pull together the materials needed for active matters, ensuring supporting records are easy to locate, clearly organized, and ready for attorney review.
• Draft and refine written materials, correspondence, and internal reports, checking that the information is clear, consistent, and accurate.
• Keep projects on track by maintaining working files, monitoring upcoming milestones, and following up on outstanding items across several matters.
• Track changes in broader legal and business landscape and share relevant information that may affect the team’s ongoing work.
• Explore digital research and productivity tools to help streamline routine tasks, using independent judgment to check the reliability of results before incorporating them into work product.
• Handle the administrative details behind client assignments, including maintaining time records and providing additional project support as team needs evolve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• This firm offers a 37 ½ hour work week and paid overtime
• The attorneys and staff are all welcoming and are enjoyable to work with day to day
• The firm loves to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and special employee events
• This is a place where you will be fully engaged with the work and able to take on substantive projects.
• Following an initial training program, this role offers a hybrid work model.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified. You have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of paralegal experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Inquisitive. You enjoy digging into unfamiliar topics, connecting the dots, and finding answers that help move a matter forward.
• Exacting. You take pride in getting the details right, from reviewing supporting materials to checking research and written work for accuracy.
• Clear-spoken. You know how to convey information thoughtfully and professionally, whether in writing or conversation.
• Steady-handed. You can juggle several assignments, keep deadlines in view, and maintain momentum when priorities shift.
• Discerning. You understand the importance of discretion and handle sensitive information with care.
• Open-minded. You’re interested in exploring new legal technology, including AI-assisted tools, while taking the time to validate the information they produce.

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 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.