Legal Secretary for Litigation Practice

As the Legal Secretary for the litigation practice at this prestigious international law firm, you will provide direct, high-level administrative and legal support to a group of litigation attorneys. Working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, you’ll manage case documents, coordinate complex litigation calendars, and play a vital role in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys across multiple litigation matters by managing filings, deadlines, and document workflows.
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents with a sharp eye for accuracy.
• Coordinate state and federal court filings, both electronic and physical.
• Assist with trial preparation, including deposition logistics, binders, and exhibits.
• Track time, billing details, and client-specific requirements to support invoice preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files using legal document management systems.
• Act as a key point of contact for attorneys and clients, demonstrating professionalism and discretion.
• Provide backup and overflow assistance to other assistants in a shared support model.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a firm known for its commitment to excellence, collegial culture, and long-standing client relationships.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, wellness benefits and more.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. This opportunity offers one day work from home per week after training.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced in litigation. You have supported several litigation attorneys directly and understand the adaptability and strict deadlines when working in a law firm.
• Self-sufficient. You are proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Concise. You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting across departments.
• Legal-minded. You have high attention to detail, particularly in document formatting, filings, and client billing.
• Technologically proficient. You are strong navigating across Microsoft Office and legal systems.

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.