Litigation Assistant & Paralegal - Hybrid, Baton Rouge

Food Management Search, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Baton Rouge. The position supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, combining administrative tasks with substantive paralegal duties.

You will manage pleadings, calendars, discovery, deposition materials, and client communications, while handling timekeeping and billing support. A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred, with 3+ years' experience.

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 technical skills: Microsoft Office, document management systems, and e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar).
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Polished written and verbal communication.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a proactive approach.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.

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

Court rules

Organization

Communication skills

Discretion

Proactive approach

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Relativity

Document management systems

PACER/CM-ECF

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Baton Rouge. The position supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, combining administrative tasks with substantive paralegal duties.

You will manage pleadings, calendars, discovery, deposition materials, and client communications, while handling timekeeping and billing support. A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred, with 3+ years' experience.