Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Juncture; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA. This hybrid role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal tasks for a respected regional law firm.

You will support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice, coordinating calendars, filings, and discovery. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation support, strong e-filing knowledge (PACER/CM-ECF), and proficiency in Relativity and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings, motions, and correspondence in state and federal courts.

Skills

Litigation support

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Proactivity

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Relativity

PACER/CM-ECF

Document Management Systems

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