Litigation Legal Secretary

Our client, a well-established full-service law firm with offices across Louisiana and Texas, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for its New Orleans office. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with court filings, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and engagement letters
• Assist attorneys with preparation and organization of court filings, discovery, and litigation materials
• Handle e-filing in state and federal courts and agencies
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and legal documents within Net
• Docs
• Open new client matters and assist with conflict checks
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client contacts
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, conference calls, and video conferences
• Prepare presentation and meeting materials as needed
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Strong proofreading, organization, and multitasking skills
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience using document management systems such as Net
• Docs preferred
• Comfortable with remote collaboration platforms including Zoom, Web
• Ex, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and proactively

Position Details

Location: New Orleans, LouisianaSchedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite