Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant-3565937

Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: New Orleans LA 70170

Salary/Payrate: $60K-$70K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: HIHGLY PREFERRED

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to provide comprehensive
support to litigators in our client’s New Orleans office. This
role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a
fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with
legal teams to deliver exceptional service to clients.

Position Responsibilities:

* Edit, format, print, and revise letters, memos, reports, forms,
labels, and other printed material.
* Open and close client files and maintain files keeping them
organized and current, both in electronic and hard copy format;
retrieve closed files as required.
* Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate
court appearances, depositions, and other out of office matters.
* Facilitate meeting deadlines by providing timely reminders to
attorneys.
* File legal pleadings and other documentation with courts and
administrative agencies.
* Proofread all documents produced, checking for appropriate
formatting, correct spelling, and grammatical errors; ensure that
all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are intact.
* Process time entries and prepare client billing.
* Handle confidential information with discretion and
professionalism.
* Communicate with clients, courts, and third-party vendors on
behalf of attorneys.
* Support deposition, hearing, and trial preparation including
compiling exhibits, preparing binders, and managing logistics.
* Handle expense reimbursements for attorneys.
* Prepare and process check requests and invoices for payment by
the Accounting department.
* Proactively build and coordinate relationships with other Legal
Administrative Assistants and teams.
* Answer phone calls, take messages, and redirect calls when
appropriate.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree
preferred.
* At least three years of experience in a legal administrative or
litigation support role.
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* Familiarity with, or the ability to rapidly acquire familiarity
with, relevant court rules and procedures.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with
legal practice management software and court filing platforms.
* Willingness and ability to embrace new technology and platforms
and the ability to learn new programs and processes quickly.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Detail-oriented, well-organized, and the ability to manage
multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a
team.