Senior Litigation Legal Assistant | Calendar & Billing Pro

Hawthorne Lane; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane is seeking an experienced legal secretary in Baltimore to support litigation attorneys and a collaborative team. You will handle administrative, operational, and legal tasks to ensure smooth client service.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in attorney support, strong discretion and professionalism, and a willingness to mentor colleagues while adapting to evolving workflows. The firm emphasizes teamwork and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a legal secretary or legal administrative assistant.
• Degree preferred but not required.
• Strong professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
• Ability to mentor and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, meetings, travel, and expenses with partners.
• Proofread and edit pleadings, emails, memoranda, and reports.
• Assist with monthly client billing and finalize invoices.
• Manage deadlines and organize deliverables for clients.
• Organize files, handle mail, order supplies, and support special projects.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Paralegal degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Billing software

Job description

Hawthorne Lane is seeking an experienced legal secretary in Baltimore to support litigation attorneys and a collaborative team. You will handle administrative, operational, and legal tasks to ensure smooth client service.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in attorney support, strong discretion and professionalism, and a willingness to mentor colleagues while adapting to evolving workflows. The firm emphasizes teamwork and excellent client service.