Legal Administrative Assistant

1 month ago


Baton Rouge, United States Jones Walker LLP Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation


Summary

This role will provide administrative support to partners and associates in the Litigation Practice Group in the Baton Rouge, LA office.


Position Responsibilities

· Maintain records of client files, including opening and closing of files.

· Edit, format, print and revise all letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material.

· Draft pleadings and perform e-filing with various State and Federal Courts.

· Open and close client files and maintain files keeping them organized and current, both in electronic and hard copy format.

· Maintain daily appointment calendar, book meetings, make travel arrangements, as required.

· Facilitate meeting deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders to attorney.

· Enter attorneys’ time for timesheets and billing purposes.

· Assist attorneys with proforma reviews, edits and finalizing/mailing of invoices.

· Answer phone calls, take notes, messages and redirect calls when appropriate.


Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

· Minimum 2-years prior legal secretary or related experience.

· Strong proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

· Ability to work with legal technology; i.e. court filings, document management program, computer systems, transcription software

· Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court systems required.

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with careful attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by candidates of this job. The successful candidate may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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