Job Description

Are you an experienced litigation paralegal looking for a dynamic and rewarding opportunity? A prestigious, top-tier law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its dedicated and high-performing team. In this role, you will collaborate with some of the most brilliant legal minds in DC, play a pivotal role in high-stakes cases, and oversee complex litigation matters from inception to resolution. This is an opportunity to showcase your project management and leadership skills in an environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex litigation matters from start to finish.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and trials, ensuring 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.

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.
• This position is approved to work from home three days a week after training and onboarding.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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!
• Driven. You take pride in your analytical thinking skills and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
• Adaptable. You are comfortable and willing to put in extra hours and travel as needed.
• Solution-oriented. You enjoy working through complex problems and take a proactive approach to developing solutions.
• Communicative. You collaborate well with others on a team and can effectively keep all team members up to date as progress is made.

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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