Hawthorne Lane ยท 1 week ago
In-House Litigation Paralegal
Hawthorne Lane is a technology company in Northern Virginia seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its in-house legal team. The role involves providing comprehensive legal support, managing case files, and conducting legal research related to litigation and subpoenas.
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Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end legal support to a team, from investigations through discovery and track deadlines with a fine-toothcomb
Oversee requests and incoming correspondence to the legal team, ensuring questions are addressed and follow-up action is taken
Maintain case files, legal calendars, and reports to ensure timely and accurate compliance
Conduct substantive legal and online research in support of attorneys and ongoing matters, especially related to subpoenas and litigation matters
Partner with cross-departmental internal teams
Prepare documents for upcoming meetings, update the team on approaching deadlines, follow-through with appropriate documentation, and ensure compliance
Communicate with attorneys, clients, paralegals, administrative support staff, and vendors to gather information and data, and to coordinate deliverables
Qualification
Required
You hold a bachelor's degree; candidates with a paralegal certificate will stand out!
You bring at least four years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally including direct subpoena work
You have excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
You're proficient with Microsoft Office, legal software such as LexisNexis, and comfortable learning new tools
You take a hands-on, collaborative approach, with a service mindset and professional demeanor
You stay composed and adaptable under pressure, keeping projects on track