Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

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 seeking a proactive, highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to provide comprehensive support to litigators in our New Orleans office. If you are interested in working collaboratively with a team of litigators to deliver exceptional service to clients and meet the education and experience requirements below, we would love to hear from you!

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Well‑organized and able to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with careful attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Willingness and ability to embrace new technology and platforms and to learn new programs and processes quickly.
• Excellent typing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Administrative and Legal;
Law Practice

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave