Legal Secretary/Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Familiarity with e-filing in state and federal courts in Texas, docketing deadlines, and trial preparation are also required.

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Job Summary: Arnold & Itkin, a top personal injury law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, and Baton Rouge, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of recent experience as a litigation legal secretary, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Experience Information: Must have 5+ years of recent experience as a litigation legal secretary.

Job Title: Experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant at Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Baton Rouge, LA

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Legal

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Description:

- Prepare and revise a wide variety of legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and briefs
- Manage busy calendars and schedules, including coordinating depositions, mediations, and meetings
- Familiarity with e-filing in state and federal courts in Texas and docketing deadlines
- Assist with trial preparation and process expense reports
- Receive, place, and screen telephone calls as required
- Identify and calendar all incoming discovery requests, motions, and court appearances
- Aid other Legal Secretaries within assigned teams to meet Firm and client needs
- Organize and prioritize workload to facilitate team effort and achieve goals efficiently
- Exhibit professionalism by adhering to all Firm policies and maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have 5+ years of recent secretarial experience
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of recent experience as a litigation legal secretary
- Professional, organized self-starter with good tenure
- Proactive work ethic and ability to anticipate needs
- Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail
- Flexible schedule and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as a team

Join Our Team:

- Opportunity to work at a top personal injury law firm with a proven track record of success
- Fast-paced and challenging work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Room for growth and advancement within the Firm
- Work with a team of experienced and dedicated legal professionals

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Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off

MS Word, Time Management, Communication, Organization, Trial Preparation, e-filing, Docketing, Calendar Management, Legal Writing, Formatting, Typing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Please submit resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email].

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent

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