Job Description

As the Legal Executive Assistant, you will support client development initiatives and project-based tasks in the DC office of a large international law firm. You will play an important part in tackling administrative tasks that enhance the team’s effectiveness and exceed client expectations. In addition to assisting with engaging legal work and helping attorneys finalize critical documents, you will also coordinate meetings and events. This is the perfect opportunity for someone eager to get law firm experience and build essential office skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to a team of highly active attorneys.
• Prepare documents for upcoming meetings, track approaching deadlines, and ensure proper documentation for case management.
• Coordinate team schedules, including arranging detailed, point-to-point travel itineraries.
• Prepare and process expense reports and maintain accurate records of receipts.
• Assist with various administrative tasks and conduct ad hoc research projects as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• This law firm offers a 35-hour work week and paid overtime.
• Opportunity for growth and continuous training opportunities available.
• They love to spoil their employees with appreciation events.
• A beautiful downtown DC office with all of the amenities including a rooftop for entertaining.
• Hybrid work model; three days in-office.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience. The ideal candidate possesses at least two years of previous administrative support experience, preferably in a law office.
• Writing and editing expert. You clearly express ideas in writing and spot grammatical errors in documents. Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Detailed. You understand how critical quality work is to a legal case. Organization and an eye for detail are key.
• Flexible. You are open to new challenges as your position grows and develops based on the needs of the team.
• Articulate. It’s essential that you possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive. You take the initiative and ensure that all projects are completed.

To apply, please send a resume to [email protected]. 

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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