Legal Assistant-Baton Rouge

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Legal Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA, with at least five years of litigation experience. The role involves providing administrative support to attorneys, managing schedules, preparing legal documents, and maintaining case files. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in MS Word, and be able to handle multiple priorities. This is a full-time position with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to become a valuable member of our growing team.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience as a litigation legal secretary with a stable work history. We seek a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to collaborate in a team setting, are essential.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Manage and coordinate attorneys’ schedules, including meetings, travel, and court deadlines.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports with precision.
• Handle e-filing in state and federal courts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with trial preparation, including document organization and deposition scheduling.
• Maintain confidential case files and legal records.
• Process expense reports and manage billing-related administrative tasks.
• Screen and route phone calls, ensuring effective communication within the team.
• Support other legal secretaries as needed to meet firm and client deadlines.
• Adhere to firm policies, including confidentiality, professionalism, and security guidelines.

Legal Assistant Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of experience as a litigation legal secretary.
• Proficiency in MS Word with advanced formatting skills.
• Typing speed of at least 55 words per minute.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and e-filing systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional legal training or certification is a plus.
• Availability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime as needed.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for legal support, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 152978

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