Litigation Paralegal & Legal Assistant — Hybrid, Baton Rouge

Management Performance Associates

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Management Performance Associates in Baton Rouge seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its litigation practice. This role blends administrative work with paralegal tasks and is 100% onsite as a full-time position.

You will prepare pleadings, maintain calendars, assist with discovery, organize documents, and support timekeeping and billing. A minimum of 3+ years in litigation, knowledge of Louisiana rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF), and proficiency with Relativity or similar

Qualifications

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

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.