Litigation Legal Assistant

Connectly Recruiting; Baton Rouge (LA); Ibrido; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a Baton Rouge law firm. This hybrid role blends administrative support with substantive paralegal tasks within a collaborative litigation team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, knowledge of Louisiana court rules and PACER/CM-ECF e-filing, and proficiency in MS Office and document management. Strong organization and discretion are essential.

Competenze

• 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).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills.
• Professional communication and discretion.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Litigation support

Deadline management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

PACER/CM-ECF e-filing

Descrizione del lavoro

Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid Legal Assistant / Paralegal)

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