Litigation Legal Assistant

Software Placement Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This full-time, on-site role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work and is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive as part of a high-performing legal team.

You will manage pleadings, calendars, discovery, and document management while liaising with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and experts.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

PACER/CM-ECF

Microsoft Office

E-discovery tools

Calendar management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Relativity or similar

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (100% onsite) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

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 blends administrative support with substantive paralegal work and is well suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives as 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

Required qualifications

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a high-performing litigation team at a well-established regional law firm, combining substantive paralegal work with meaningful attorney support.