Litigation Legal Assistant

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. The role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work in a 100% onsite setting.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients, courts, and experts. A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred, with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong e‑filing knowledge.

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 with MS Office and e-discovery platforms.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Polished written and verbal communication.
• 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

Louisiana court rules & e-filing

Office & E-Discovery tools

Time management & deadlines

Communication

Discretion & professionalism

Paralegal certificate / degree

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Relativity or similar e-discovery platform

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