What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Litigation Paralegal – Friendly DC Law Firm! position at Hawthorne Lane?
A friendly and established law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a dynamic and growing litigation team. In this high-impact role, you will assist attorneys with complex, substantive matters while contributing to a collaborative and supportive office culture. From coordinating discovery to preparing for trial and performing expert-level cite checking, your work will help drive successful outcomes for the firm’s clients. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage large litigation matters from inception through resolution, ensuring accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and compliance with firm standards.
- Perform expert-level cite-checking and thorough proofreading of briefs, motions, and other legal documents, applying advanced knowledge of The Bluebook.
- Coordinate discovery, maintain databases, and assist with depositions and trial preparations.
- Assemble document productions and exhibits using firm technology, ensuring materials are organized, accurate, and accessible for the team.
- Conduct legal research using online programs and library resources to support case strategy.
- Communicate efficiently with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and external vendors to ensure smooth workflow.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Support staff are highly valued, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities.
- The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and perks, such as a casual dress code and fun events throughout the year.
- Beautiful, metro-accessible office location.
What We’re Looking For:
- Litigation knowledgeable. You have at least five (5) or more years of paralegal experience and a bachelor’s degree. Due to the substantive nature of the work, non-practicing law school graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Proofreading pro. You have a keen eye for grammar and editing. No typo or misprint goes unnoticed.
- Software-savvy. You are technologically fluent and can navigate the various applications of Microsoft Office Suite, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, PACER, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CompuLaw, and Best Authority easily.
- Team Oriented. You are friendly, easy to work with, and thrive in a collaborative office culture.
- Unflappable. You are calm under pressure and operate well in a deadline-driven environment.
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.