Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant — Organized Pro

Jones Walker LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in New Orleans seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support litigators with a range of tasks including document management, client billing, and scheduling. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in a legal administrative role, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, among other legal software. This fast-paced environment requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in legal administrative or litigation support roles.
• Experience handling attorney billing including electronic billing.
• Strong knowledge of local rules related to calendaring and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, and print legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings.
• File legal pleadings with courts and administrative agencies.
• Proofread documents for accuracy and formatting.
• Prepare client billing and process invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Comfort with technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Box

Google Docs

Google Drive

Job description

A prominent law firm in New Orleans seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support litigators with a range of tasks including document management, client billing, and scheduling. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in a legal administrative role, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, among other legal software. This fast-paced environment requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.