Hybrid Litigation Assistant & Paralegal

6 Degrees Search; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a hybrid/onsite capacity. The role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work for a dynamic litigation team.

This is a full-time opportunity with a strong emphasis on document management and e-filing in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, knowledge of PACER/CM-ECF, and solid Microsoft Office skills.

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).
• Polished written and verbal communication; discretion and professionalism.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

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

Litigation support

Client coordination

Legal documentation

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Relativity (e-discovery)

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a hybrid/onsite capacity. The role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work for a dynamic litigation team.

This is a full-time opportunity with a strong emphasis on document management and e-filing in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, knowledge of PACER/CM-ECF, and solid Microsoft Office skills.