Litigation Legal Assistant & Paralegal (Hybrid Role)

Hire Consulting Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a hybrid role that blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work. This is a 100% onsite position with full-time hours and opportunities to contribute to high-stakes litigation.

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

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.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.

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

E-filing (PACER/CM-ECF)

Microsoft Office

Document management

E-discovery (Relativity)

Calendar management

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

CM/ECF

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a hybrid role that blends administrative duties with substantive paralegal work. This is a 100% onsite position with full-time hours and opportunities to contribute to high-stakes litigation.

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