Contract Attorney

An elite Washington, DC law firm is seeking a hardworking and committed Contract Attorney to join their busy litigation-focused practice. This role provides the opportunity to closely collaborate with top-tier attorneys on complex litigation matters, providing additional support and advice throughout the litigation process. The successful candidate is licensed to practice law in DC, detail-oriented, and eager to be a team player in this dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review all case documents for relevance and responsiveness.
• Assist with drafting and responding to requests, reviewing and producing case documents, and other tasks during discovery.
• Oversee and maintain file management and organization, ensuring all information is easily accessible and accurately logged.
• Assist with negotiating with clients and third parties, mediating disputes throughout the litigation life cycle, and advising on obligations and risks.
• Collaborate with other attorneys to develop case strategy, identifying and analyzing documents for relevance in preparation for deposition.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Opportunity to work with passionate and dedicated attorneys, in an environment that supports and encourages professional learning.
• Staff enjoy competitive salaries, paid overtime, annual bonuses and casual dress.
• Generous benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, matching 401(k), flexible spending, pre-tax transit reimbursement account, and paid vacation and sick leave.

What We’re Looking For:

• Legally educated. You currently hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active membership with the DC Bar.
• Software skilled. You are fluent in numerous legal software programs, including document review and management platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Relativity.
• Polished and professional. You pride yourself on your professional demeanor and approach to work, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion are strengths of yours.
• After hours available. You are flexible and available to work overtime to get the job done.
• Perfectionist. You are dedicated to the details and work well in a fast-paced environment, ensuring your work product is top quality every time.

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.