Administrative Support Assistant

At Jones Walker, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep sense of community, and a fierce determination to deliver exceptional service and value for our clients. Since its inception in 1937, the Firm has pursued intelligent, client-driven growth. Today, as one of the largest law firms in the United States, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests in a wide range of markets and industries.

Our more than 350 attorneys are located in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas.

We are looking for an Administrative Support Assistant (ASA) to join our New Orleans office. This position is an entry-level role that is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support for attorneys and other members of the Administrative Resource Team throughout the Firm. ASAs must successfully complete an in-depth training and mentoring program to gain the ability to work in all practice groups of the Firm.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a team player but self-motivated and driven, love to learn new and more efficient ways of doing things, are willing to embrace technology, and meet the education and experience requirements below, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who meets the education and experience requirements and demonstrates the skills outlined below:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor's or associate degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral, with careful attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Willingness and ability to embrace new technology and platforms and the ability to learn new programs and processes quickly.
• Excellent typing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prior legal administrative support experience a plus, but not mandatory.
• Regular and predictable in-office attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.