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Consilio’s Direct Hire Division is seeking Litigation Legal Assistants in Washington, DC for several AmLaw Firms (Hybrid | Up to $100K DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and format litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence.
• Create and update Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) using advanced Word features.
• Assist with e‑filing in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with local rules and deadlines.
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical, in accordance with firm protocols.
• Support deposition, hearing, and trial preparation, including binder creation, exhibit management, and logistics coordination.
• Manage complex attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate conference calls, and ensure deadlines and court dates are tracked accurately.
• Arrange domestic and occasional international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare and reconcile attorney expense reports and assist with time entry and billing review.
• Screen and route communications, manage attorney inboxes, and ensure timely follow‑up on action items.
• Maintain and update attorney contacts, mailing lists, and CRM entries.
• Assist with matter openings, conflicts checks, and client‑matter intake procedures.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including conference room reservations, catering, technology needs, and document preparation.
• Proofread and redline documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations within the litigation team.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of litigation legal assistant or litigation administrative experience in a law firm environment
• AmLaw experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including Styles, TOA/TOC creation, and complex formatting.
• Experience with federal and state court e‑filing systems (CM/ECF, local portals).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Experience with document management systems, time entry, billing, and CRM tools preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions Consilio.

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Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Hawthorne Lane is a recruiting firm in DC that partners with law firms ranging in size from small to large and are compiled of various practice groups and specialties. We are here to get you started in the first step in your legal career, gain experience before attending law school, or bring your prior legal support experience to a new firm. We are currently in need of legal support professionals or those with a knack for research, learning new skills quickly and have a desire to go into the legal industry! If you are open to temporary or temp-to-hire roles in the DMV area that fall within the legal scope, don’t hesitate to reach out today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Administrative Assistant: Provide rock-solid support to your legal professionals, attorneys and partners by managing calendars, preparing correspondence, travel booking and planning events.
• Legal Executive Assistants: Manage high-level schedules, correspondence and projects in accordance with shifting needs and priorities.
• Research Based Positions: Support legal research effort, discovery, trial preparation, etc. and present your findings to a team of busy professionals.
• Paralegal: Responsibilities include managing large cases, coordinating deadlines, and liaising with attorneys, courts, and clients.
• Receptionist: Interact with clients and internal staff using polished professionalism by phone, email, and in person.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Companies offer endless learning opportunities.
• Fun and lively work culture.
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for direct hire employment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Legal administrative or office experience.
• Professional. You understand the importance of providing exceptional and professional service to attorneys and clients.
• Service oriented. You’d take on any task that would help your firm accomplish their goals.
• Always two steps ahead. You have a forward-thinking approach to your work. You can anticipate the needs of busy legal professionals and understand the attention to detail legal cases require.
• MS Office extraordinaire. You have a strong level of proficiency in MS Word and document management software.
• Friendly. You have a positive attitude and come to work with a smile on your face. You are eager to take on new tasks and responsibilities.

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.

Legal Assistant / Regulatory Practice Assistant Opportunity – DC

A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Practice Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated regulatory and transactional matters.

This role will involve supporting attorneys across multiple practice areas, assisting with regulatory filings, coordinating transactional closings, preparing and editing legal documents, managing matter calendars, and maintaining organized electronic files. The position also includes coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and outside parties while ensuring deadlines and filings are handled efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of law firm experience supporting attorneys
• Experience with regulatory or transactional matters strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe

Note: This position is 4 days in office and 1 remote after training period.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected firm with a collaborative culture and work on complex and interesting matters.

If you are an experienced legal professional looking for your next opportunity, please reach out to Dorina Dupuis with Paramount Legal to learn more.

Favorite corporate client, a leading global consulting and technology firm supporting critical federal missions (headquartered in NoVA), has engaged us to recruit an Associate General Counsel – Government Contracts to join its respected in-house legal team.

This attorney will serve as a key advisor to business leaders across the company’s federal markets, including its National Security sector, providing strategic guidance on complex procurement matters and regulatory compliance. The role offers meaningful engagement with senior leadership and the opportunity to support sophisticated programs spanning defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.

Responsibilities

• Advise business teams on federal procurement law and regulatory compliance, including FAR, DFARS, and related statutes
• Support the full contract lifecycle, including pre-award strategy, prime contract and subcontract negotiations, and post-award counseling
• Partner with senior market leadership to address complex transactional and regulatory issues
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Ethics & Compliance to support federal contracting activities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of government contracts legal expertise (ideally at an AmLaw 200 firm and in-house)
• Experience supporting prime and subcontract negotiations and procurement strategy
• Familiarity with information security frameworks such as FISMA, DFARS cybersecurity requirements, or NIST standards is ideal
• Ability to partner effectively with business leaders in a fast-paced federal contracting environment
• Active Top-Secret clearance is required

Excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and collaborative legal team at one of the most respected organizations in the federal consulting and technology market, working on high-impact matters that support national security and other critical government missions.

Job Title: Corporate Associate (M&A)

Location: Washington D.C.

Salary: $260,000 – $420,000

About the Firm:

A top‑tier law firm with a nationally recognized corporate and M&A practice, consistently ranked among the Top 20 in Vault’s law firm rankings. The firm advises sophisticated public and private clients on hundreds of complex transactions globally, with over $115 billion in M&A and private equity deal volume in recent years. Its teams are recognized for excellence across corporate, private equity, and transactional work, maintaining a strong presence in major business centers worldwide while serving leading clients in technology, life sciences, and other key sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary M&A documents
• Manage deal processes and supervise junior associates
• Handle day‑to‑day workflow demands for multiple M&A matters
• Advise sophisticated clients on corporate transactions
• Collaborate with partners and cross‑practice teams on complex deals

What They’re Looking For:

• 3–7 years of experience in M&A or corporate transactions
• Strong skills in drafting and negotiating core M&A documentation
• Ability to manage deals, diligence, and client relationships
• Experience supervising junior associates and handling workflow effectively
• High academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive base salary of $260,000 – $420,000
• Exposure to high-quality, sophisticated transactions
• Significant client interaction and professional responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and parental support programs

If this role is of interest to you, or if you’d like to explore other corporate opportunities, feel free to reach out to: .uk

M&A Attorney

An AMLaw 100 firm is seeking an associate to join its globally ranked Mergers & Acquisitions team in its Washington, D.C. Ideal candidates will primarily have 2 to 7 years of experience in private merger and acquisition transactions, public mergers and acquisitions, securities law and corporate governance matters.

Here’s what makes this opportunity unique:

• Recognized as a leading M&A practice by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and S&P Global Market Intelligence and as a Tier 1 Corporate Law practice by U.S. News Best Law Firms
• Opportunity to work on M&A matters across a range of industries including energy, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, retail/consumer products and technology
• Named Client Service A-Team, Client Service 30, “Best of the Best” and “Leaders of the Best” for their Commitment to Help, Innovative Approach and Legal Skills
• Competitive salary ($235,000 to $390,000)

For more information, please contact:

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