Litigation Legal Assistant

Your Talent Team; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team, a well-established regional law firm in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This hybrid role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a high-performing team.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars, handle discovery, and assist with trial materials, while coordinating with clients and courts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Excellent organization with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Polished written and verbal communication.
• Discretion, professionalism, and proactive approach.

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.
• Provide general administrative support for multiple attorneys.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Organization

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Relativity (e-discovery)

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