Join a close-knit legal team at a respected boutique firm in DC. With a collaborative culture and small team, this firm offers a unique opportunity to support experienced legal professionals in a dynamic environment. The firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support multiple legal professionals. From administrative legal document support, travel booking and calendar management, to office organization, this is a varied role offering mentorship and a warm welcoming team.
What You'll Do:
- Manage attorney calendars with ultra sensitivity to deadline management, details regarding meeting changes, and any internal and external communication.
- Coordinate domestic travel, create and distribute itineraries, agendas and any details surrounding ground transportation.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual meeting set-up and take-down, including but not limited to virtual meeting video links, catering needs, and client/guest welcome processes.
- Format legal documents, proposals, and reports, and assist with proofreading and compliance.
- Prepare and submit expense reports and track billing-related items.
- Provide inbox management and act as a gatekeeper for high-volume communication, using trusted discretion.
- Collaborate with other legal assistants and paralegals in a supportive team structure.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Stable, collegial work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to be mentored by a senior legal staff who value initiative and curiosity.
- Hybrid work model with two days per week in-office.
- Competitive salary with generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement, commuter benefits, and PTO.
What We're Looking For:
- Academic. You have a Bachelor's degree and at least one or more years of experience in a law firm or legal adjacent setting.
- Reliable. You're the kind of person attorneys trust to keep their day on track, their inbox in order, and their deadlines met.
- Efficient. You thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail and follow-through are everything.
- Inquisitive. You're naturally curious, eager to learn, and enjoy understanding the "why" behind the work.
- Professional. You bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills to every client or colleague interaction.
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.