Litigation Paralegal & Admin Specialist (Onsite)

CareerNerds, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide both administrative support and substantive paralegal work in a full-time, on-site role. The position supports attorneys in the firm’s litigation practice, coordinating calendars, filings, and discovery with attention to deadlines.

The candidate should have 3+ years of litigation support in a law firm, strong knowledge of PACER/CM-ECF, and proficiency with Relativity or similar e-discovery tools.

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

Calendar management

Documentation

Communication

Discretion

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

E-discovery (Relativity)

PACER/CM-ECF

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide both administrative support and substantive paralegal work in a full-time, on-site role. The position supports attorneys in the firm’s litigation practice, coordinating calendars, filings, and discovery with attention to deadlines.

The candidate should have 3+ years of litigation support in a law firm, strong knowledge of PACER/CM-ECF, and proficiency with Relativity or similar e-discovery tools.