Senior Litigation Paralegal – Travel and Trials!

Company:  Hawthorne Lane
Location: Washington
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

If you are an experienced Litigation Paralegal who thrives with substantive work and a fast paced environment, look no future. Our client is an elite boutique litigation law firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The ideal hire can hit the ground running and jump right into their busy litigation practice. You will be tasked with managing large matters from start to finish, working with some of the most brilliant attorneys in DC. The firm offers a great reputation, outstanding benefits, ongoing training opportunities, generous compensation, ability to travel for work, hybrid work schedule, and a Metro-accessible location.


About the Job:

  • Manage complex litigation matters from start to finish.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and trials, and ensure that logistics, filings and deadlines are proactively managed.
  • Proofread, edit, Bluebook, Shepardize and file briefs.
  • Utilize the latest legal software packages to coordinate discovery, maintain documents and prepare for trial.
  • Consult with attorneys and legal assistants on best practices and procedures.
  • Conduct research, summarize findings, and collaborate with case team on winning strategies.

About the Culture:

  • Prestigious boutique Washington, DC litigation and appellate law firm.
  • Staff enjoys competitive salaries, 35-hour work week, overtime paid after seven hours per day, annual bonuses and casual dress.
  • Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, matching 401(k), flexible spending, pre-tax transit reimbursement account, and paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Successful candidates at this law firm are team-oriented, driven, flexible for overtime, and have an appreciation for generating perfect work product.
  • Hybrid work model after training and onboarding; three to four days of remote work per week.

About You:

  • Experienced. You have at least five (5) or more years of full life cycle litigation experience and a bachelor’s degree. Courtroom trial experience and top notch Bluebooking skills are a must!
  • Detailed. You have a keen eye for grammar and edits.
  • Flexible. You are comfortable putting in extra hours as needed.
  • Overachiever. You are proactive and take initiative. Going above and beyond is in your DNA.
  • Deadline-driven. You have a deep appreciation for deadlines and exceeding expectations.
  • Team oriented. You are eager to assist others and have the judgment to know when to ask for additional resources.


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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