Legal Administrative Assistant- 3667821

AMS Staffing Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awesome benefits

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in labor and employment and litigation practice groups, thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with meticulous attention to detail.

Candidates must have e-filing experience at state and federal levels, and strong MS Office and legal practice management software skills, excellent communication, calendar management, billing support, and the ability to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Previous experience in a legal administrative or litigation support role.
• Familiarity with court rules and procedures; ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of labor and employment law is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice software.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating court appearances.
• Filing pleadings with courts and administrative agencies.
• Organizing case files, digital and paper.
• Processing time entries and assisting with client billing.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.
• Communicating with clients, courts, and vendors on attorneys' behalf.
• Supporting trial prep, including exhibits and logistics.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Job description

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Briana Kitchell

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: New Orleans, LA 70170

Salary/Payrate: $60K-$75K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys in our dynamic labor and employment and litigation practice groups. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with legal teams to deliver exceptional service to clients.

Candidates MUST HAVE e-filing experience at both the State and Federal Level

Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Managing attorneys' calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating court appearances
• Assisting with filing legal pleadings and other documentation with courts and administrative agencies
• Organizing and maintaining case files, both digital and paper
• Processing time entries and preparing client billing
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Communicating with clients, courts, and third-party vendors on behalf of attorneys
• Supporting trial preparation including compiling exhibits, preparing binders, and managing logistics
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Previous experience in a legal administrative or litigation support role
• Familiarity with, or the ability to rapidly acquire, relevant court rules and procedures
• Knowledge of labor and employment law is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team