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Legal Assistant (Floater)

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Job Description

Job Description

A respected law firm in New Orleans is seeking a Legal Assistant – Floater to support a group of attorneys with a wide range of administrative and legal tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide complex secretarial, administrative, and substantive legal support.
  • Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings using office software.
  • Coordinate and complete e-filings in federal and state courts.
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel for attorneys.
  • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Assist with billing tasks, timesheets, reimbursements, and expense reporting.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including mail, faxes, and scanned documents.
  • Maintain professional client interactions with discretion and judgment.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, business school certificate, or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of legal secretarial or legal assistant experience (law firm environment preferred).
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and court procedures.
  • Excellent organizational, typing, grammar, proofreading, and clerical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing demands.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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