Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Domengeaux Wright Roy Edwards & Colomb L.L.C. - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Secretary/Paralegal will provide essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of office procedures and effective case management. This role involves direct communication with clients and witnesses, document preparation, and maintaining case records to enhance the efficiency and reliability of legal services.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
• Source and verify important case intelligence
• Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions, or petitions
• Preserve an updated case record system
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders

Requirements

• Proven experience as legal secretary/paralegal
• Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations, and court system
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc.)
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people