Legal Assistant – Litigation
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Legal Assistant Litigation
Location: New Orleans LA
Position Type: Full-time
Role Summary:
Client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its collaborative litigation team. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by New Orleans City Business the firm values teamwork and high-quality client service. This role involves working closely with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment providing organized and efficient support to ensure the team s continued success.
Responsibilities:
- Support multiple attorneys to deliver high-quality client service
- Manage calendars scheduling orders and deadlines
- Maintain electronic and physical client files
- Open and close client matters
- Schedule depositions for parties and experts
- Draft revise and proofread correspondence and legal documents
- Prepare expense reimbursements and coordinate meetings and travel
- Manage pleadings and filings in state and federal courts
- Proactively communicate with team members and stakeholders
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of legal secretary experience
- Experience in all phases of the litigation process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe)
- Experience with litigation software
- Basic legal research skills (Westlaw Lexis/Nexis)
- Experience with e-filing in Louisiana state and federal courts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Comfortable navigating electronic databases and document systems
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and work with minimal supervision
- Experience in construction litigation is a plus
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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