Legal Assistant/Paralegal

We are looking for a highly organized legal support specialist to contribute to complex corporate, real estate, and finance matters in downtown Baton Rouge, LA. This position supports attorneys through all stages of transactional work, from document preparation and due diligence coordination to closing execution and post-closing follow-up. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to keep multiple time-sensitive matters moving efficiently in a demanding legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, format, edit, and proofread a broad range of transactional materials, including agreements, financing documents, leases, entity records, and closing-related paperwork.

• Coordinate transactions from opening to completion by building closing checklists, monitoring outstanding items, organizing signature packages, and assembling final binders.

• Track deadlines and deal progress closely, keeping attorneys informed of pending tasks, missing documents, and upcoming milestones.

• Maintain accurate electronic and physical matter files, including document repositories and data rooms, in alignment with firm and client requirements.

• Oversee document execution workflows by circulating signature pages, managing electronic signing tools, and confirming proper release and storage of completed documents.

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title representatives, and other external parties to support scheduling, document exchange, and transaction flow.

• Handle business entity filings, status certificate requests, and related submissions with state agencies and other regulatory bodies.

• Support due diligence efforts by collecting, organizing, indexing, and reviewing materials needed for active transactions.

• Assist with administrative legal processes such as conflict checks, matter intake documentation, engagement materials, billing support, and attorney scheduling or travel coordination when needed.

Our client is a well-established firm and known for taking excellent care of their team. We have made multiple placements with them and our candidates love working there! If you have 7+ years of strong legal assistant and/or paralegal experience, this could be an excellent career move for you! For confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at . Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

• At least 7 years of experience providing transactional legal support in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Demonstrated background supporting corporate, real estate, finance, or merger and acquisition matters.
• Strong working knowledge of transactional documentation, deal closings, and post-closing procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities with limited supervision.
• High level of accuracy in document preparation, proofreading, file management, and data entry tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset when working with attorneys and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with legal documentation systems, electronic files, and standard office technology used in a fast-paced practice.