Position: Legal Assistant
Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)
Pay: $50,000 - $60,000
Industry: Legal
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Benefits: Eligible for health, dental, vision, 401k.
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a small, collaborative legal office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career or with a few years of experience in a legal, administrative, or client-facing role. Training is provided, and we welcome candidates eager to grow in a professional services environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the face of the office by managing the front desk, greeting guests, and maintaining a professional environment
- Support attorneys and team members with day-to-day administrative and legal tasks
- Manage complex and ever-changing calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel, and events
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts, track deadlines, and assist with trial preparation
- Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
- Coordinate depositions, prepare hearing materials, and support trial logistics
- Process expense reports and manage incoming/outgoing communications
- Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless workflow and support overall team goals
Requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge of plaintiff personal injury litigation, including court practices, procedures, and deadlines in both state and federal courts.
- Proficiency in e-filing, docketing deadlines, trial preparation, and calendaring deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
- Strong work ethic with a proactive approach, sound judgment, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding legal environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3+ years as a litigation legal secretary.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in E-Filing
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document formatting, minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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