Paralegal - Legal Billing

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.