Paralegal & Legal Secretary - Casualty & Mass Tort Litigation
18 days ago
Baton Rouge
Job DescriptionWe are a well-established regional law firm that prioritizes our employees, fosters a collaborative culture, and is committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients. We are currently seeking experienced both Litigation Paralegal and Legal Secretary to help support out Casualty & Mass Tort Litigation team in our downtown Baton Rouge office. We are looking to bring aboard both a Litigation Paralegal and a Litigation Legal Secretary as 100% on-site positions (offer flexibility with scheduling if urgent or personal matters should arise). We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm environment. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, maintaining strong organizational skills, managing multiple priorities, and thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Prior casualty, mass tort, or maritime litigation experience is highly valued.If you are an experienced Litigation Paralegal or Legal Secretary looking to join a collaborative team with meaningful work and long-term career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.RESPONSIBILITIES • Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through discovery, trial preparation, post-trial matters, and case closure., • Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, court filings, exhibits, and other legal documents., • Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and other litigation documents., • Assist with the preparation and coordination of depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial support., • Review and summarize depositions, medical records, and other case-related documents., • Coordinate electronic discovery and maintain litigation case files, both electronic and physical., • Maintain attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court schedules, and case dockets., • Open new client matters, perform conflict checks, maintain filing systems, and assist with billing and time entry., • Arrange meetings, conference calls, and other attorney scheduling needs., • Transcribe dictation and provide additional administrative support as needed., • Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and internal team members while providing timely project updates.QUALIFICATIONS, • Minimum 3 years of litigation support experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Secretary in a law firm environment., • Comprehensive understanding of the litigation lifecycle, including case management, discovery, trial preparation, and court filing procedures., • Experience preparing court filings, exhibits, discovery materials, and litigation support documents., • Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures; e-filing experience required., • Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills., • Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, document management systems, and legal billing software., • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset., • Prior maritime litigation experience is highly preferred for Legal Secretary candidates., • Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate highly desired for Paralegal candidates., • Maintain a positive, professional attitude while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS, • Competitive salaries based on skills, experience, etc., • Collaborative environments that focus on employee growth within, • Full Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) / Retirement Benefits