Legal Jobs in Washington, DC

Now Hiring: Specialist Paralegal – IP Litigation

Washington, DC

Salary: up to $170K + Bonus + OT

Leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Specialist Paralegal to support high-level IP/ITC litigation matters.

10+ years litigation paralegal experience required

7+ years IP litigation experience required

Extensive trial experience, including work with the United States International Trade Commission

Manage complex filings, discovery, and trial preparation

Heavy involvement with Relativity, LiveNote, PACER, LexisNexis, and Westlaw

Billable target: 1,725 hours

Work with a global firm supporting top financial institutions and Fortune 500 clients.

This is a high-level litigation role ideal for a seasoned paralegal with deep ITC/IP trial experience.

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Jamie (Voss) Rogers

Job Title: Intellectual Property Paralegal

Location: Washington DC 20005

Salary/Payrate: DOE plus bonus and EXCELLENT benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (remote Mondays and Fridays)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor's degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our team. This role supports attorneys in complex patent litigation and related IP matters. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing all phases of patent litigation, including Federal Circuit filings, and familiarity with ITC proceedings is a significant plus. You will collaborate closely with attorneys and case teams to ensure exceptional client service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Case Management:
• Organize and manage patent litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines; coordinate with internal teams and external parties (clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel).
• Assist with budgeting and tracking of case budgets from inception through resolution

• Discovery & Document Management:
• Assist with discovery processes, including document review, production, and interrogatories.
• Utilize e-discovery platforms and manage large data sets.
• Organize and maintain electronic databases, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval.

• Legal Research & Drafting:
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LEXIS, PACER, Docket Navigator and USPTO databases.
• Draft, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, and PTAB filings; perform Bluebooking and cite checking.
• Prepare tables of authorities and ensure compliance with court rules and e-filing procedures.

• Trial & Hearing Support:
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and deposition materials
• Prepare and be responsible for witness binders and for scheduling of daily exhibit filings
• Provide on-site trial support, including managing exhibits and courtroom technology.

• Specialized IP Tasks:
• Assist with PTAB petitions and responses, ensuring adherence to procedural requirements.
• Extract relevant IP information from USPTO and Google Patent databases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with technology is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of patent litigation experience, including Federal Circuit and district court filings; ITC experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in civil litigation procedures, federal and state court rules, and e-filing
• systems (CM/ECF, PACER, USPTO).
• Strong knowledge of patent terminology, cite checking, and PTAB processes.

Trademark Associate - 2-4 Year

Our client is a top firm, seeking a junior trademark associate for its Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York and Washington, DC office locations. The salaryrange for this position is between $225k to $310k.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of IP trademark experience, including domestic and international prosecution, performing clearance searches, counseling, and and enforcement.
• Excellent academic credentials required.
• Outstanding analytical, writing, and interpersonal/team skills.
• California bar admission is required or ability to sit for the next bar exam.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

Company Description

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is dedicated to maintaining and expanding the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The NRCC supports Republican candidates and incumbents through strategic campaign planning, fundraising, and outreach efforts. The NRCC plays a vital role in shaping the direction of congressional elections. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Role Description

We are seeking candidates to join the NRCC's legal team as Associate Counsel. This is an entry-level position ideal for law school graduates with 0-4 years of experience with an interest in political campaigns, elections, and congressional ethics. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and interpersonal skills, as well as a curiosity about this area of law.

The Associate Counsel will provide critical support across a range of legal and operational functions of the committee. Day-to-day responsibilities would include conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and other written materials, managing projects, supporting litigation matters, monitoring redistricting, and collaborating with colleagues across all NRCC departments. A successful candidate will be eager to learn and a team player in a fast-paced environment, as the organization works toward the 2026 midterm elections.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing in a state bar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and master complex legal and regulatory issues
• Experience in government, political and/or non-profit sector(s) is a plus

Health Care Litigation Associate Attorney

Our client is a global Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly qualified civil litigation Associate to focus on health care litigation in their Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Denver or Dallas offices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of complex legal matters, including healthcare litigation, class actions, commercial disputes, and arbitrations. The estimated salary range for this position is $225,000 - $320,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be a member of the state bar for the office applying to or eligible for admission by waiver
• 2-5 years of litigation experience
• Experience with written discovery, legal research, and drafting motions
• Experience in health care is a plus, but not required
• Excellent academic credentials
• Highly developed writing and analytical skills
• Strong ability to work on complex legal matters including class actions, commercial disputes, and arbitrations

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at .

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role supporting attorneys on sophisticated, high-stakes matters at a nationally respected law firm's Washington, DC office. This position offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in all phases of complex litigation, working closely with attorneys, internal teams, and external partners to ensure matters move forward efficiently and strategically. This role is ideal for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in fast-paced environments, this role blends analytical rigor, organization, and hands-on litigation support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced litigation support to attorneys handling complex matters from inception through resolution.
• Manage discovery workflows, including document collection, review coordination, tracking, and quality control.
• Ensure litigation materials and electronic case records are well-organized, current, and readily accessible.
• Assist with drafting and organizing litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery-related materials, deposition summaries, and internal work product.
• Coordinate court filings and submissions, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.
• Prepare and manage exhibits, materials, and presentation support for hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings.
• Support trial logistics and proceedings, working closely with attorneys, vendors, and court personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with practice support, eDiscovery teams, and outside service providers to manage litigation technology and workflows.
• Track billable time and maintain accurate records in accordance with firm and client requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Exposure to meaningful, high-impact litigation matters handled by respected attorneys.
• Competitive compensation package with health, vision and dental insurance, retirement contribution and various benefits.
• An energetic work atmosphere that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Community involvement is promoted and supported.

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced litigator. You have minimally five or more years of hands-on paralegal experience supporting complex litigation.
• Discovery-focused. You are comfortable managing large document sets, eDiscovery platforms, and trial preparation workflows.
• Highly organized. You juggle competing deadlines with precision and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Technically proficient. You are confident using litigation support tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Clear communicator. You communicate professionally with attorneys, colleagues, and external partners, both in writing and verbally.
• Calm and adaptable. You remain steady under pressure and respond effectively to shifting priorities and trial-driven timelines.

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.

Hawthorne Lane is a boutique staffing firm specializing in recruitment for Paralegal roles in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We work with a select group of small, mid-sized, and global law firms and corporate legal departments looking to hire top notch Paralegal professionals. These firms offer opportunities across litigation, corporate, real estate, family, trusts and estates, IP, international trade, and other areas. Our clients are seeking professionals with two or more years of hands-on legal experience and the ability to work in time-sensitive environments with high-touch internal contacts and clients. If you are seeking an opportunity to take your Paralegal career to the next level, or if you're looking for more work from home flexibility, send in your resume today to start a conversation! If your qualifications meet the needs of any of our roles, one of our expert recruiters will reach out to help you identify which of our many opportunities is the right match for your specific goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include managing large cases, coordinating deadlines, and liaising with attorneys, courts, and clients.
• Use your Paralegal skills to draft legal documents and correspondence, prepare court filings, manage large document databases, coordinate discovery, and/or assist with corporate closings and deals.
• Utilize various software packages to maintain case-related documents, prepare presentations, create demonstratives, track deadlines and generate reports.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Employers who value their Paralegal support professionals and show appreciation.
• Fun and lively work cultures with a variety of in-person, hybrid and remote environments.
• Competitive compensation packages with medical insurance, PTO, 401(k), bonus eligibility and opportunity for paid overtime.

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced. You have a minimum of 2-5 years of Paralegal experience. Degrees and paralegal certification are preferred.
• Relative technical experience. You are familiar with legal processes and have experience working across various programs such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Relativity.
• Professional delivery. You treat others with respect while moving objectives forward. Perfected verbal and written communication skills are a must!
• Cool and collected. You move swiftly, yet accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and you stay calm during heightened times.
• Effective. Because you'll be working closely with busy attorneys, partners and staff, you have excellent time management, customer service and follow-through.
• Trustworthy. You understand the importance of confidentiality and act carefully with sensitive information.
• People-minded. You enjoy working on a team and assisting others with a welcoming and positive attitude.
• Flexible. You understand the importance of meeting deadlines and deliverables. You are available to work late nights and weekends if needed.

Hawthorne Lane is privileged to partner on new and upcoming opportunities continually, so if you don't see an immediate fit on our website, send in your resume to start a conversation for when the right match opens!

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.

Litigation Associate Attorney – Real Estate / Civil Litigation

Washington, DC

Offit Kurman, a growing full-service law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our Washington, DC office. This role is ideal for a civil or commercial litigator interested in a high-volume real estate litigation and landlord representation practice.

The position focuses on real estate and landlord-tenant litigation, including lease disputes and more complex tenant claims such as fair housing matters. While prior landlord-tenant or LLR experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle civil and commercial real estate litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, discovery responses, and case strategy materials
• Manage disputes involving lease issues, tenant claims, and housing-related matters, including claims involving DC housing authorities or related agencies

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of litigation experience (civil, commercial, or real estate litigation)
• Real estate litigation or landlord-tenant experience preferred, but not required
• Strong writing, organization, and analytical skills
• Licensed in Washington, DC (Maryland and Virginia a plus)

Offit Kurman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities.

A highly regarded law firm in Washington D.C. is seeking candidates for their temporary entry-level paralegal position. The firm is seeking skilled candidates that can start immediately and are interested in a career as a paralegal. This is an immediate hiring need.

• Start: ASAP once interviewed and selected
• Pay Rate: $23/hour
• Hybrid - 3 days per week in-office in Washington, D.C.
• Duration - expected through the end of the year, potential for contract-to-hire for the stellar performer
• Applicants must be able to provide a college transcript and writing sample

Job Description

About the Role: The firm's paralegal (Business Immigration Analyst) position will provide you with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our business, as well as offering training, development, and long-term growth opportunities. The firm's exclusive focus on immigration means you will work in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging atmosphere with people who are passionate about immigration. Providing world class client service and industry leading technology solutions, the firm helps our clients to navigate the complex world of global immigration to better achieve their goals.

How will you make a difference as a Business Immigration Analyst?

• Learn about the various types of immigration matters and build knowledge of firm, immigration case types and client processes.
• Perform tasks related to case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, document review, case drafting, and case filing.
• With the guidance of your supervisor, communicate with foreign nationals and client contacts, providing clear and prompt responses regarding case status or other general inquiries.
• Meet assigned deadlines that adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and communicate case progress, status, escalations to supervisor.
• Compile and summarize large quantities of data within case management systems for reporting to clients, managers and team.
• Understand and contribute to team and individual productivity goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative.
• Follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance (e.g., following Data Privacy protocols, using Connect accurately and in line with team and client protocols, etc.).

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact:

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, Paralegal certification OR experience in a customer facing or client service-oriented role
• A client-service mindset, attention to details and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate case issues to supervisor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
• Experience using various computer systems, including MS Word and Excel
• Desire to contribute to positive work environment, effectively collaborate and promote teamwork

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.

Speedwell Law – Alexandria, Virginia

Speedwell Law is seeking an exceptional litigation associate to help build our estate and fiduciary litigation practice.

We represent families in high-stakes disputes involving wills, trusts, and fiduciary misconduct. The work demands excellent writing, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide clients through emotionally complex situations with clarity and confidence.

This role is ideal for a litigation attorney who enjoys the craft of advocacy: developing strategy, writing persuasive motions, taking depositions, and appearing in court. We are looking for someone who takes pride in excellent work, communicates clearly under pressure, and approaches disputes with both professionalism and empathy.

We are not looking for someone to simply push paper. We are looking for someone who wants to become an exceptional litigator.

Speedwell Law is a fast-growing estate planning, administration, and litigation firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. Our mission is to deliver boutique-quality estate services with a level of responsiveness and care that clients rarely experience elsewhere.

Our work sits at the intersection of law, family dynamics, and financial planning. Many disputes we handle arise from estate planning and administration matters within our firm, which allows our litigation team to work closely with planning and probate attorneys to resolve issues efficiently and prevent unnecessary conflict.

We believe legal work should be intellectually rigorous, client-centered, and sustainable. Our goal is to build a small team of high-performing attorneys who value professionalism, kindness, and excellent work.

Our culture is built around the following principles:

• Warmth, friendliness, and responsiveness to clients

• Simple solutions to complex problems

• Provide uncommon value – strive for excellence and exceed expectations

• Boutique feel and seamless client experience

• Meet clients where they are

We are looking for attorneys who genuinely embody these values.

The Estate Litigation Associate will represent clients in estate, trust, and fiduciary disputes including:

• Contested wills

• Trust disputes

• Fiduciary misconduct and breach of duty

• Executor and trustee disputes

• Related civil litigation matters

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda

• Conducting legal research and case analysis

• Managing discovery and document review

• Taking and defending depositions

• Appearing at hearings and mediations

• Working with clients through emotionally sensitive disputes

• Collaborating with the firm's estate planning and administration teams

This position offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity for substantial courtroom exposure.

Required

• Active membership in the Virginia State Bar (or admission pending)

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience

• Strong legal research and writing ability

• Excellent organizational and case management skills

• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple, clear language

Preferred

• Experience with probate, trust, or fiduciary litigation

• Deposition and hearing experience

• Strong motion practice experience

• Salary range: $140,000 – $170,000, depending on experience

• Performance-based bonuses

• Health Insurance

• 5% 401(k) match

• Predictable and sustainable workload

• Meaningful courtroom experience

• Mentorship and professional development

Unlike many litigation practices, we prioritize high-quality work and sustainable schedules so our attorneys can perform at a high level without burnout.

We value attorneys who demonstrate:

• Strong litigation instincts

• Clear and persuasive writing

• Professional judgment

• Reliability and follow-through

• Warmth and empathy with clients

• Commitment to excellence

Litigation can be stressful for families. We look for attorneys who can combine sharp advocacy with thoughtful client care.

Please submit the following through LinkedIn:

• Resume

• Writing sample (motion, brief, or legal memorandum preferred)

• Cover letter

Your cover letter should answer the following:

• Which of our core values resonates most with you and why?
• What is your favorite flavor of ice cream, and why? (One sentence.)

Please keep your cover letter focused on these questions rather than summarizing your resume.

Attention to detail in all application materials is important.

If selected for an interview, you may be asked to explain one of the following topics in five sentences or fewer:

• Wind

• How a refrigerator works

This exercise helps us evaluate how clearly candidates can explain complex concepts—an essential skill for litigation. Final candidates may also be asked to complete a DISC behavioral assessment as part of our hiring process.

Interested candidates should apply through LinkedIn. We appreciate your interest in Speedwell Law and look forward to learning more about you.

Executive Compensation + Benefits Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Our client is a top Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly qualified mid-level associate to join their Executive Compensation + Benefits practice. This role is available in their Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC offices. The position offers an exciting opportunity to advise public and private companies on sophisticated executive compensation arrangements across a wide range of industries and transaction types.

The estimated salary range for this position is $310,000 – $390,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be a member of the state bar for the office applying to or eligible for admission by waiver
• 4–6 years of law firm experience advising public and private companies on executive compensation matters, particularly in connection with transactions
• Significant deal and private company experience, including public company and private equity work in both deal and ordinary-course advisory contexts
• Experience with equity plans/awards and executive agreements; employee benefits experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to manage components of transactions independently

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at .

Major, Lindsey & Africa has an immediate need for an Interim Affordable Housing Attorney.

Overview: Our client is looking for an Interim Affordable Housing Attorney.

Company: 700+ attorney Full-Service Law Firm.

Experience: 5+ years Affordable Housing.

Location: DC Hybrid

Our client is looking for a contract attorney to support their Affordable Housing practice group for an anticipated period of 2–3 months. This contract attorney will support a team focused on affordable housing, community development, and complex real estate finance.

Responsibilities:

1. Draft and review loan documents, purchase agreements, and partnership agreements for affordable housing, mixed-income, and mixed-use transactions
2. Assist with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), NMTC (New Markets Tax Credit), historic tax credit, and tax-exempt bond financings
3. Support multifamily acquisitions, refinancings, public-private partnerships, and opportunity zone transactions
4. Assist with workouts and dispositions of distressed real estate assets

Qualifications:

1. Min 4 years of real estate transactional experience, with affordable housing finance background strongly preferred
2. Familiarity with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), NMTC (New Markets Tax Credit), tax-exempt bonds, and government housing programs
3. Strong drafting and organizational skills; law firm experience required

Pay Rate: $90+

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 243136

As a Marine Corps Judge Advocate, you’ll serve as both an officer and an attorney. You’ll advise commanders, represent Marines, and handle a diverse range of legal issues—including criminal prosecution and defense, international law, contracts, ethics, and more. No other legal career offers this kind of breadth, responsibility, or impact so soon after law school.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide legal counsel to Marines and leadership
• Litigate criminal cases—both prosecution and defense
• Advise on international, operational, and military law
• Draft legal documents and represent the USMC in courts and hearings
• Work as part of a close-knit, mission-driven legal team

Who We’re Looking For:

• Current law students (2L/3L) or recent JD graduates
• Bar admission (or plans to sit for the bar)
• Strong academic performance and commitment to service
• Adaptability, leadership potential, and sound judgment
• U.S. citizenship required

Why the Marine Corps?

• Early courtroom experience with meaningful case responsibility
• Fast-track leadership and professional growth
• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits
• Global assignments and lifelong camaraderie
• Unique opportunity to serve your country while advancing your legal career

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in exploring the Marine Corps Judge Advocate path, click “Apply” to begin an initial eligibility review. You may also connect directly with a Marine Officer Selection Officer to discuss qualifications and next steps.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

A growing and well-established, top law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its expanding creditors’ rights and collections practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term home, gain meaningful responsibility early, and grow alongside a team that has seen significant recent expansion. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule and exposure to related practice areas over time. MUST be licensed in MD.

This attorney should have exposure to either banks, community association, collections, bankruptcy, creditors rights, or FDCPA. lenders, and community associations. The role provides direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, and the ability to independently manage matters from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: review client records and governing documents and draft legal analyses and recommendations, appear regularly in district and enforcement courts across multiple jurisdictions, manage enforcement and compliance matters including covenant enforcement and post-judgment remedies, maintain consistent communication with clients and property management companies, attend on-site meetings as needed

Why This Role:

• High-growth team with long-term opportunity
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Meaningful responsibility and courtroom exposure early in your career
• Opportunity to gain exposure to additional practice areas over time

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)

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