Legal Secretary

About the Opportunity

Search Group Solutions is partnering with a respected professional services firm in Lafayette, Louisiana that has an immediate need for a Legal Secretary to support its transactional practice.

This is an on-site role supporting attorneys and administrative teams in a fast-paced environment. While prior legal secretarial experience is strongly preferred, the firm is open to training motivated candidates due to the urgency of the hire.

The Legal Secretary will provide administrative and document support to attorneys handling business and transactional matters. This role is responsible for maintaining files, preparing and editing legal documents, managing calendars, and supporting daily office operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Salary Range: $53,000 – $59,000, depending on experience

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site (Lafayette office)

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal and transactional documents
• Compile documentation for business and loan closing transactions
• Maintain electronic and physical client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Enter conflict checks and manage file openings and closures
• Support attorney time entry, billing coordination, and expense reporting
• Assist with calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel scheduling
• Utilize document management, redlining, and timekeeping systems
• Perform accurate document revisions, red actions, and exhibit preparation
• Communicate with internal teams to support workflow and client service
• Provide general office support, including mail handling, conference room setup, onboarding assistance, and facilities coordination

• 2–3 years of administrative or secretarial experience in a legal setting preferred
• Transactional legal support experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to title insurance and real estate matters is a plus
• Experience supporting loan closings and business transactions preferred
• Advanced document editing, formatting, and proofreading skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn and adapt to firm-specific software and systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Professional written and verbal communication abilities

This position is based full-time in the Lafayette office and supports a collaborative legal team. The role offers long-term stability, hands-on training, and the opportunity to develop within a professional services environment.