Senior Litigation Assistant

Strategic Recruitment Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling diverse litigation matters on-site in New Orleans. The role requires a polished professional demeanor and the ability to manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment within the Louisiana court system.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, preparing and filing documents, and coordinating with courts and clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Deep familiarity with Louisiana civil courts, electronic filing systems, and legal calendaring.
• Strong technical aptitude and excellent professional references.
• Ability to perform accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• A highly polished, professional and confidential demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide elite litigation support across various practice areas.
• Manage attorneys calendars, trial dates and scheduling.
• Draft and format legal documents, pleadings and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Coordinate filings with Louisiana state and federal courts.
• Track deadlines and ensure total compliance.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel and court personnel.
• Organize case files (electronic and physical).

Skills

Litigation experience

Professional demeanor

Education

Legal-related degree

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Legal calendaring software

Job description

Job Description

re you ready to bring your litigation expertise to a stable, well-regarded firm that truly values your skills?

Our client is seeking an experiencedSenior Legal Secretaryto support attorneys handling diverse litigation matterson-site in New Orleans. This role demands strong technical skills, a polished professional demeanor, and the ability to seamlessly manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment within the Louisiana court system. The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package, top-tier benefits, and an excellent downtown location. An opportunity like this with an established, avant garde firm can be difficult to find!

Responsibilities

• Provide Elite Support:Deliver comprehensive litigation support across various practice areas.
• Manage Schedules:Take charge of attorneys' calendars, trial dates, and scheduling.
• Prepare Documents:Draft and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Coordinate Filings:File legal documents promptly with Louisiana state and federal courts.
• Track Deadlines:Monitor and manage critical legal deadlines to ensure total compliance.
• Communicate Professionally:Interact confidently and effectively with clients, counsel, and court personnel.
• Organize Case Files:Maintain meticulously organized electronic and physical records.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:7+ years of litigation experience, ideally within a defense firm environment.
• Court Knowledge:Deep familiarity with Louisiana civil courts, electronic filing systems, and legal calendaring.
• Technical Mastery:Strong technical aptitude and excellent professional references.
• Efficiency:Proven ability to perform accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Demeanor:A highly polished, professional, and confidential demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:Legal related degree program although those non degreed candidate with relevant experience are absolutely encouraged to apply.

Any and all communication will be treated with 100% confidentiality. Don't let this premium opportunity pass you by.