Litigation Paralegal – Hybrid Legal Assistant

Talent With Heart; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This on-site, full-time role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work for a high-performing team.

You will prepare pleadings, manage schedules, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients, courts, and experts while handling billing and general administrative duties for multiple attorneys.

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, and e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar).
• Excellent organization and 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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Tools

PACER/CM-ECF

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Relativity / e-discovery

Job description

Talent With Heart in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This on-site, full-time role blends administrative tasks with substantive paralegal work for a high-performing team.

You will prepare pleadings, manage schedules, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients, courts, and experts while handling billing and general administrative duties for multiple attorneys.