Corporate Legal Admin Assistant – Detail‑Oriented

Jones Walker LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Walker LLP is seeking a proactive Legal Administrative Assistant in New Orleans to support transactional attorneys. Responsibilities include maintaining client files, drafting legal documents, and managing calendars. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in a legal environment, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position involves a professional office environment and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a professional services environment.
• Willingness to embrace new technology and learn quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Open, close, and maintain client files in electronic and hard copy format.
• Create, edit, and revise legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain attorney time records and accurate billing.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Legal software applications

Job description

Jones Walker LLP is seeking a proactive Legal Administrative Assistant in New Orleans to support transactional attorneys. Responsibilities include maintaining client files, drafting legal documents, and managing calendars. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in a legal environment, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position involves a professional office environment and a commitment to confidentiality.