Litigation Legal Assistant

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA. This hybrid role blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal tasks to support a dynamic litigation team.

You will manage pleadings, calendars, discovery, and trial materials, coordinate with clients and courts, and ensure accurate timekeeping and billing support. A paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree is preferred.

Formación

• 3+ years of litigation support in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar).
• Excellent organization and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings and motions 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.
• Provide general administrative support for multiple attorneys.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Discretion and professionalism

Educación

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

e-discovery platforms

PACER/CM-ECF

Descripción del empleo

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