Legal Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

HSA with Employer Contribution

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our established legal team in Lafayette, LA. You will support attorneys and paralegals, manage calendars, and ensure timely transcription and timekeeping.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and efficient document handling within Worldox. This position offers a stable full-time opportunity with standard legal benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting attorneys and paralegals is preferred.
• Proficiency with dictation transcription and document handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage attorneys' calendars, scheduling appointments, deadlines, and court dates.
• Serve as a backup for the front desk and handle clerical duties as needed.
• 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

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

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

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