Insurance Defense Legal Assistant — Flexible Hours & PTO

Degan, Blanchard & Nash; Lafayette (LA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dependent Care FSA

Generous PTO allotment

Flexible Work Schedules

Supplemental insurances

Résumé du poste

Degan, Blanchard & Nash seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced law firm environment. The role focuses on calendars, document handling, transcription, and general admin to keep cases moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of legal assistant experience, strong NetDocs skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. A high school diploma is required; a related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in insurance defense or litigation.
• Proficiency with NetDocs or similar document management systems; familiarity with timekeeping software is a plus.
• Experience transcribing dictation accurately and efficiently.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and manage attorneys' calendars, scheduling appointments, deadlines, and court dates.
• Serve as a backup for the front desk and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Enter billable time accurately for attorneys in the timekeeping system.
• Save and name documents in Worldox, keeping files organized and accessible.
• Transcribe dictation accurately and promptly.

Connaissances

Calendar management

Dictation transcription

NetDocs document management

Timekeeping software

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

NetDocs

Timekeeping system

Description du poste

Degan, Blanchard & Nash seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced law firm environment. The role focuses on calendars, document handling, transcription, and general admin to keep cases moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of legal assistant experience, strong NetDocs skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. A high school diploma is required; a related degree is preferred.