Litigation Legal Assistant

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a 100% onsite role in Baton Rouge, LA with hybrid potential noted in the job title. The position combines administrative duties with substantive paralegal work in a fast-paced litigation team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, familiarity with Louisiana rules and e-filing, strong MS Office and e-discovery skills, and excellent organizational abilities. Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support in a law firm.
• Knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Strong MS Office, document management, and e-discovery tools.
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• 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

Excellent organization

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar)

PACER/CM-ECF

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