Litigation Legal Assistant

The Recruiting Hive; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Recruiting Hive in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This hybrid role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work, ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive on being part of a high-performing legal team.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients and courts.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms like Relativity.
• Strong organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional discretion.

Aufgaben

• 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 large document productions.
• Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials and exhibits.
• Track case documents such as contracts 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.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Court rules & e-filing

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Discretion & professionalism

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Relativity/e-discovery

PACER/CM-ECF

Jobbeschreibung

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