Litigation Legal Assistant

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is assisting a well-established Baton Rouge law firm in recruiting a Litigation Legal Assistant. This hybrid/onsite role supports attorneys with both administrative tasks and substantive paralegal duties in the litigation practice.

You will manage pleadings, reports, discovery, and trial materials, while coordinating calendars, deadlines, and client communications. A paralegal certificate or related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, document management systems, and e-discovery platforms.

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 and organize large document productions.
• Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials and exhibits.
• Track case documents and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and experts.
• Handle timekeeping, billing support, and expense reporting.
• Provide general administrative support for multiple attorneys.

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing (PACER/CM-ECF)

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Time management & calendaring

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

CM-ECF

PACER

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid Legal Assistant / Paralegal)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA (100% onsite) | Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

A well-established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice in Baton Rouge. This hybrid role combines administrative support with substantive paralegal work, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys being an integral part of a high-performing legal team.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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