Secretary

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Type Regular
Job Schedule Full-time
Job Location New Orleans, LA
DepartmentLitigation

Law Firm Seeking Legal Assistant in New Orleans

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant in New Orleans
H2: Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC is Hiring

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the legal field? Look no further! Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC, a leading law firm in New Orleans, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic litigation team.

About Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC

Consistently recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by New Orleans CityBusiness
Strong team approach that has led to our success
Commitment to providing high quality client service, both internally and externally

Job Responsibilities

As a Legal Assistant at Irwin Fritchie, you will be expected to work as a team player and utilize your experience and judgment to support the team’s efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting multiple attorneys to deliver high quality client service
Managing various calendars and scheduling orders and deadlines
Maintaining electronic and physical files
Opening and closing new clients/matters
Scheduling depositions of parties and/or experts
Preparing and submitting expense reimbursements, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements
Conducting basic legal research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis
Assisting in all phases of the litigation process
Drafting, revising, and proofreading legal correspondence and documents
Showing initiative, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects with minimal supervision
Navigating electronic databases and documents for organization, review, and/or summary
Demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and strong interpersonal skills for interacting with all firm personnel, clients, outside counsel, and vendors
Exercising professional judgment and proactively communicating with team members
Efiling, managing, and navigating matters and pleadings in Louisiana state and federal courts
Effectively setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects for several attorneys
Possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional organization and attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
Proficiency with technology, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe) and other litigation software
Basic understanding of the law firm environment and a desire to learn new topics daily

Benefits and Compensation

At Irwin Fritchie, we value our employees and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
Life insurance
401K plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Join Our Team Today!

If you are a dedicated and motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we want to hear from you! Join our team at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC in New Orleans and take the next step in your career as a Legal Assistant. Apply now and become a part of our dynamic and successful team!

Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO)

Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, efiling, legal research

Bachelor's degree required.

Please send resume and cover letter to Melissa Tokar at

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree

Legal