Litigation Legal Assistant & Paralegal (Onsite)

KingRecruitingServices; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA. This 100% onsite, full-time role supports attorneys in the litigation practice with both administrative duties and substantive paralegal tasks.

You will prepare pleadings and motions, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients, courts, and experts to ensure smooth case progression.

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.

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

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Deadline management

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

CM-ECF

Job description

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA. This 100% onsite, full-time role supports attorneys in the litigation practice with both administrative duties and substantive paralegal tasks.

You will prepare pleadings and motions, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients, courts, and experts to ensure smooth case progression.