Legal Assistant Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Legal Assistant Raburn Kaufman LLC Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $18 – $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Filing court documents Writing skills Supporting legal cases Mid-level Microsoft Office Legal case manager experience Largest number of legal cases supported yearly (11-15 cases) Bachelor’s degree Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Legal case management Phone etiquette Court hearing scheduling Paralegal experience Case service coordination 2 years Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team. We are not interested in current students or people planning on attending law school in the next five years. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal case management and professional writing. We want the candidate to have a solid work history and provide references. This role requires excellent phone etiquette and the ability to navigate client questions. This role will require the candidate to speak with clients on a daily basis. The legal assistant will support the attorneys in preparing for litigation, managing case files, and ensuring compliance federal court guidelines. Once again, please do not apply if you are a current college or law student. Our student positions are currently filled. We are looking for someone that plans to stay at our firm for five years or more. Our firm is growing and this candidate will have advancement opportunities. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in managing legal case files and documentation. Prepare and organize legal documents for court filings. Maintain communication with clients, providing updates on case progress. Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys. Draft correspondence and legal documents as required. Proficiency in using multiple software platforms on a daily basis. Support litigation efforts by gathering evidence and preparing exhibits. The ability to use Microsoft Office products and Adobe. Qualifications Two to five years of experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role is required. Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus. A bachelor’s degree. Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader is preferable. If you are passionate about the law and eager to contribute to a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a legal assistant.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person