Litigation Paralegal & Admin Specialist - Onsite, Baton Rouge

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This 100% onsite role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a high-performing legal team.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with discovery, and handle billing and general admin across multiple attorneys, while maintaining discretion and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Strong MS Office, document management systems and e-discovery platforms.
• 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 knowledge

Calendar management

Document management

E-discovery tools

Strong organization

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relativity

PACER/CM-ECF

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This 100% onsite role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a high-performing legal team.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with discovery, and handle billing and general admin across multiple attorneys, while maintaining discretion and