Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm in Baton Rouge, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join its Labor & Employment practice through a direct-hire, permanent position. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, providing long-term stability within a collaborative and professional firm environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys serving as a trusted partner to attorneys, thrives in a fast-paced practice, and takes pride in producing high-quality work and supporting complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage firm technology and legal software to enhance attorney productivity and workflow efficiency.

• Draft, format, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents using Microsoft Office and related applications.

• Apply working knowledge of legal procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with filing and court deadlines.

• Prepare and coordinate electronic filings, as well as state court filings when required.

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail handling, scanning, and document distribution.

• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems within designated document management platforms.

• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

• Maintain and update attorney contacts in Outlook.

• Assist with file openings, closings, and conflict check processes.

• Support attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and related administrative matters.

• Process attorney reimbursements and coordinate client expenses through Accounts Payable.

• Maintain professional client interactions, exercising discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.

• Maintain regular, dependable attendance as an essential function of the role.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, business school training, or related education preferred (relevant experience may substitute).

• 3+ years of litigation or legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF tools.

• Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document preparation standards.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent typing, grammar, proofreading, transcription, and general clerical skills.

• Ability to prepare legal correspondence, manage files, and coordinate administrative workflows.

• Comfortable using standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and phones.

• Flexible, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.