Legal Assistant

Our client, a well‑established and highly respected law firm in Baton Rouge, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join its Labor & Employment practice through a direct‑hire, permanent position. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, providing long‑term stability within a collaborative and professional firm environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail‑oriented legal professional who enjoys serving as a trusted partner to attorneys, thrives in a fast‑paced practice, and takes pride in producing high‑quality work and supporting complex legal matters.

• Leverage firm technology and legal software to enhance attorney productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Draft, format, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents using Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Apply working knowledge of legal procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with filing and court deadlines.
• Prepare and coordinate electronic filings, as well as state court filings when required.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail handling, scanning, and document distribution.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems within designated document management platforms.
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain and update attorney contacts in Outlook.
• Assist with file openings, closings, and conflict check processes.
• Support attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and related administrative matters.
• Process attorney reimbursements and coordinate client expenses through Accounts Payable.
• Maintain professional client interactions, exercising discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance as an essential function of the role.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, business school training, or related education preferred (relevant experience may substitute).
• 3+ years of litigation or legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF tools.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document preparation standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent typing, grammar, proofreading, transcription, and general clerical skills.
• Ability to prepare legal correspondence, manage files, and coordinate administrative workflows.
• Comfortable using standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and phones.
• Flexible, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.