Paralegal Opportunities - Hybrid/Remote, 2–5 yrs Exp

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Bonus eligibility

Paid overtime

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane is a boutique staffing firm specializing in Paralegal roles in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. They seek professionals with 2–5 years of hands-on legal experience who can work in time-sensitive environments and interact with high-touch internal contacts and clients.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, preparing court filings, managing large document databases, coordinating discovery, and assisting with corporate closings and deals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of paralegal experience; degrees and certification preferred.
• Familiar with legal processes and software like Westlaw, LexisNexis, Relativity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional demeanor.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with confidentiality.
• Strong time management and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and correspondence, prepare court filings, and manage large document databases.
• Coordinate discovery and assist with corporate closings and deals.
• Liaise with attorneys, courts, and clients; track deadlines and generate reports.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Relativity

Job description

Hawthorne Lane is a boutique staffing firm specializing in Paralegal roles in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. They seek professionals with 2–5 years of hands-on legal experience who can work in time-sensitive environments and interact with high-touch internal contacts and clients.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, preparing court filings, managing large document databases, coordinating discovery, and assisting with corporate closings and deals.