Asbestos Litigation Assistant — Detail‑Oriented & Flexible

Degan Blanchard And Nash; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, and

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

HSA with Employer Contribution

Dependent Care FSA

Generous PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) seeks a detail-oriented Asbestos Legal Assistant to support attorneys, paralegals and clients in asbestos and toxic tort litigation. You will manage case documents, calendars, records collection and litigation support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal assistant experience, strong transcription and document-management skills, and a collaborative work style. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team at DBN.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a legal assistant in litigation preferred.
• Proficient with Netdocs or similar document management systems.
• Experience transcribing dictation with accuracy and speed.
• Strong multitasking and deadline management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to asbestos and toxic tort attorneys.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court dates.
• Back up front desk duties as needed (faxing, scanning, etc.).
• Enter billable time accurately into the timekeeping system.
• Organize and name documents in Worldox for easy access.
• Transcribe dictation accurately and timely.
• Perform general filing, data entry, and correspondence tasks.
• Ensure all tasks are performed with accuracy and thoroughness.

Skills

Legal support

Time management

Transcription

Netdocs

Document management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Worldox

Timekeeping software

Job description

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) seeks a detail-oriented Asbestos Legal Assistant to support attorneys, paralegals and clients in asbestos and toxic tort litigation. You will manage case documents, calendars, records collection and litigation support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal assistant experience, strong transcription and document-management skills, and a collaborative work style. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team at DBN.