Hawthorne Lane is a recruiting firm in DC that partners with law firms ranging in size from small to large and are compiled of various practice groups and specialties. We are here to get you started in the first step in your legal career, gain experience before attending law school, or bring your prior legal support experience to a new firm. We are currently in need of legal support professionals or those with a knack for research, learning new skills quickly and have a desire to go into the legal industry! If you are open to temporary or temp-to-hire roles in the DMV area that fall within the legal scope, don’t hesitate to reach out today!

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Administrative Assistant: Provide rock-solid support to your legal professionals, attorneys and partners by managing calendars, preparing correspondence, travel booking and planning events.
Legal Executive Assistants: Manage high-level schedules, correspondence and projects in accordance with shifting needs and priorities.
Research Based Positions: Support legal research effort, discovery, trial preparation, etc. and present your findings to a team of busy professionals.
Paralegal: Responsibilities include managing large cases, coordinating deadlines, and liaising with attorneys, courts, and clients.
Receptionist: Interact with clients and internal staff using polished professionalism by phone, email, and in person.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Companies offer endless learning opportunities.
Fun and lively work culture.
Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for direct hire employment.

What We’re Looking For:

Legal administrative or office experience.
Professional. You understand the importance of providing exceptional and professional service to attorneys and clients.
Service oriented. You’d take on any task that would help your firm accomplish their goals.
Always two steps ahead. You have a forward-thinking approach to your work. You can anticipate the needs of busy legal professionals and understand the attention to detail legal cases require.
MS Office extraordinaire. You have a strong level of proficiency in MS Word and document management software.
Friendly. You have a positive attitude and come to work with a smile on your face. You are eager to take on new tasks and responsibilities.

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.

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