Legal Assistant

Jobot; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance ($50,000)

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with annual match

HSA with employer contribution

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our established legal team and support attorneys and paralegals. The position offers a salary of $50,000 - $60,000 per year and comprehensive benefits including insurance and retirement plans.

As a key member of the department, you will manage calendars, perform clerical tasks, transcribe dictations, and ensure accurate time entry for billable work. This role emphasizes organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong calendar/scheduling skills.
• Accurate transcription abilities.
• Proactive and detail-oriented clerical work.
• Experience with billable time entry and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys' calendars, scheduling appointments, deadlines, and court dates.
• Backup for the front desk, including faxing, scanning, and clerical duties as needed.
• Accurately enter billable time for attorneys into the timekeeping system.
• Save and name documents in Worldox, keeping files organized and accessible.
• Transcribe dictation accurately and timely.

Skills

Calendar management

Clerical duties

Transcription

Timekeeping

Document management

Tools

Worldox

Job description

Job details

Join our established legal team and elevate your career in a rewarding legal assistant position.

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

A bit about us

Are you a proactive individual with a passion for the legal field? Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute your organizational skills and attention to detail to a dynamic legal team? Look no further! Our law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals.

Why join us

• Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Dependent Care FSA

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage attorneys' calendars, scheduling appointments, deadlines, and court dates.
• Serve as a backup for the front desk, which includes handling faxing, scanning, and other clerical duties as needed.
• Accurately enter billable time for attorneys into our timekeeping system.
• Save and name documents appropriately in Worldox, ensuring all files are organized and easily accessible.
• Transcribe dictation accurately and efficiently, ensuring all transcriptions are completed in a timely manner

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.