Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant & Paralegal

Essenti Talent; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This full-time, onsite role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work as part of a high-performing legal team.

Candidates should have 3+ years of litigation support in a law firm, familiarity with Louisiana state and federal rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF), and strong Microsoft Office and e-discovery skills; excellent organization and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Strong technical skills: Microsoft Office, document management systems, and e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar).
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings, motions, and correspondence in state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, and docketing.
• Assist with discovery, including organizing and managing large document productions.
• Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials and exhibits.
• Track case documents such as contracts, change orders, and project records.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and experts.
• Manage timekeeping, billing support, and expense reporting.
• Handle general administrative support for multiple attorneys.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

e-discovery platforms (Relativity)

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Essenti Talent in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This full-time, onsite role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work as part of a high-performing legal team.

Candidates should have 3+ years of litigation support in a law firm, familiarity with Louisiana state and federal rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF), and strong Microsoft Office and e-discovery skills; excellent organization and