Job Title: Legal Adminstrative Assistant
Location: New Orleans, LA 70170
Salary/Payrate: $60K-$75K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Onsite
Term: Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-JS1
Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys in our dynamic labor and employment and litigation practice groups. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with legal teams to deliver exceptional service to clients.
Candidates MUST HAVE e-filing experience at both the State and Federal Level
Candidates MUST HAVE Litigation experience
Ideally Candidates will have Labor and Employment experience
OSHA experience is a huge plus
Responsibilities Include:
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and reports
- Managing attorneys’ calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating court appearances
- Assisting with filing legal pleadings and other documentation with courts and administrative agencies
- Organizing and maintaining case files, both digital and paper
- Processing time entries and preparing client billing
- Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Communicating with clients, courts, and third-party vendors on behalf of attorneys
- Supporting trial preparation including compiling exhibits, preparing binders, and managing logistics
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Previous experience in a legal administrative or litigation support role
- Familiarity with, or the ability to rapidly acquire, relevant court rules and procedures
- Knowledge of labor and employment law is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team