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Are you keen to learning your executive’s needs? Do you possess superior attention to detail and experience working alongside high-level legal professionals? This DC law firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for the Managing Partner. This professional is ready to hit the ground running and organize administrative, scheduling, project and travel booking functions. As a humble team-player, the Executive Assistant to Managing Partner operates with a strong work-ethic, schedules seamlessly and keeps clean organization across varied tasks. This firm shares a common mission; if you find yourself asking, “What can I do to help?”, send in your resume today!

About the Job:

· Manage competing scheduling needs and calendar management, domestic travel arrangements, and gatekeeping functions to assure the Managing Partner is prepared with daily agendas.

· Edit and proofread legal documents with a fine attention to detail.

· Prepare and process expense reimbursements, generate monthly client billing and submit billable hours.

· Coordinate board meeting materials, scheduling, room set-up and take-down, meeting notes and follow-up action items.

· Provide extended support to senior Partners when requested.

· Act as an extension of office administrative functions such as light event planning, catering, IT troubleshooting and ad hob projects.

· Complete light personal assistant duties such as errand running, personal travel coordination, etc.

About the Culture:

· Special emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

· Competitive benefits including 100% paid health insurance, generous PTO, and 401(k) plan.

· Small office gatherings to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays.

About You:

· Qualified. You have at least five years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant or Legal Secretary to high-level Partners or Managing Partners.

· Legal-minded. Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures is preferred; quick to learn new material.

· Detailed. You know how critical quality work is to a legal case and practice confidentiality.

· Resourceful. You are a troubleshooter and enjoy thinking on your feet.

· Adaptable. You are driven to learn your executive’s needs and adjust to changing priorities smoothly.

· Level-headed. You remain calm and focused on deliverables.

· Highly communicative. You provide clear communication to clients and internal contacts.

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.

If your qualifications match the criteria for our open positions, then you should hear from someone from our team within 5-7 business days. If you would like to follow up, we encourage you to call us at 202-753-5070.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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