Litigation Legal Assistant

Joseph Michaels International; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice in Baton Rouge. This 100% onsite, full-time role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work in a high-performing team.

The candidate will prepare pleadings, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients and courts. Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree is preferred, with at least 3+ years of litigation support experience.

Qualifications

• Experience providing litigation support in a law firm or legal department.
• Working knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office, document management systems, and e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar).
• Excellent organization with ability to manage competing deadlines.

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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

PACER/CM-ECF

Microsoft Office

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