Litigation Paralegal: Hybrid Support (Onsite, Baton Rouge)

Genie Matthews and Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Genie Matthews and Associates in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This full-time role blends admin duties with substantive paralegal work, based entirely on-site in Baton Rouge.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, maintaining calendars, managing discovery, and preparing trial materials. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation support, strong organizational skills, and a paralegal certificate or degree

Formación

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation support 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Calendar management

Organization

Written/verbal communication

Discretion & professionalism

Educación

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

E-discovery platforms (Relativity)

Descripción del empleo

Genie Matthews and Associates in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This full-time role blends admin duties with substantive paralegal work, based entirely on-site in Baton Rouge.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, maintaining calendars, managing discovery, and preparing trial materials. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation support, strong organizational skills, and a paralegal certificate or degree