Hybrid Litigation Paralegal & Legal Assistant

Top Echelon LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice in Baton Rouge. This hybrid role combines administrative support with substantive paralegal work and is 100% onsite in Baton Rouge, LA.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars, assist with discovery, and help prepare deposition materials while maintaining organization and professionalism in a high-performing legal team.

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 organizational and written/verbal communication; discretion and professionalism.

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

Microsoft Office

E-filing

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Relativity

DMS

Job description

Top Echelon LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice in Baton Rouge. This hybrid role combines administrative support with substantive paralegal work and is 100% onsite in Baton Rouge, LA.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars, assist with discovery, and help prepare deposition materials while maintaining organization and professionalism in a high-performing legal team.