Asbestos & Toxic Tort Legal Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Degan, Blanchard & Nash; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA with Employer Contribution

Dependent Care FSA

Generous PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Degan, Blanchard & Nash in New Orleans seeks an Asbestos Legal Assistant to support attorneys in asbestos and toxic tort litigation. You will manage case documents, calendar deadlines, and coordinate with clients and medical providers.

The role requires 2+ years as a legal assistant, strong organization, accuracy, and teamwork. Proficiency with Netdocs/Worldox and transcription is a plus; the firm offers competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in litigation or insurance defense.
• Proficiency in Netdocs or similar document management system.
• Experience transcribing dictation with accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to asbestos and toxic tort attorneys.
• Maintain calendars, schedule deadlines and court dates.
• Backup front desk duties: faxing, scanning, and clerical tasks.
• Enter billable time for attorneys into the timekeeping system.
• Save and organize documents in Worldox.
• Transcribe dictation accurately and promptly.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing and data entry.
• Ensure tasks are completed with accuracy and thoroughness.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal certification a plus

Tools

Netdocs

Worldox

Timekeeping software

Job description

Degan, Blanchard & Nash in New Orleans seeks an Asbestos Legal Assistant to support attorneys in asbestos and toxic tort litigation. You will manage case documents, calendar deadlines, and coordinate with clients and medical providers.

The role requires 2+ years as a legal assistant, strong organization, accuracy, and teamwork. Proficiency with Netdocs/Worldox and transcription is a plus; the firm offers competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.