Legal Assistant/Paralegal

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Recruit Staff Hire - Metairie, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Metairie, LA

About the position

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will support attorneys in a busy law firm located in Metairie, LA. This role involves performing complex administrative legal duties, managing calendars, e-filing, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and a desire to grow within a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Performance of complex administrative legal duties.
• Calendaring and e-filing.
• Identify the most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks.
• Prepare documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, etc.
• Knowledge of the legal processes.
• Prepare and coordinate e-filings.
• General office and clerical duties.
• Ensure that documents are saved and filed appropriately.
• Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.
• Maintain a good working rapport with clients, requiring discretion and judgment.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription, and general clerical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• College degree preferred.
• Exposure to different kinds of practice areas.

Benefits

• Free parking
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Life insurance