Legal Secretary/Assistant

$31,200 - $41,600/Yr

Briney Foret Corry - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Briney Foret Corry LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary/Assistant to support their law firm operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense, maritime law, and familiarity with federal and appellate court filing. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and overnight packages
• Maintaining all documents in the firm's document management system
• Managing calendars, contacts, and cases in the firm's case management system
• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and depositions
• Preparing draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery
• Following up on discovery and assisting with administrative tasks
• Electronically filing pleadings with the courts

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Excel
• Experience with ProLaw is a plus
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and confidentiality

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with maritime law
• Familiarity with federal and appellate court filing

Benefits

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