Legal Secretary

We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team through a short-term contract to permanent opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position blends administrative coordination with hands-on legal support, making it ideal for someone who can manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency. The role will assist with court-related filings, document preparation, office operations, and general support for attorneys and paralegals in a legal services environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, organize, and send legal correspondence, court documents, and other materials to the appropriate recipients in a timely manner. Deliver and submit documents to courts, law offices, and other external parties while ensuring deadlines and filing requirements are met. Support attorneys and legal staff with dictation, transcription, drafting assistance, and preparation of pleadings and related documentation. Manage court filings, including electronic filing and submission processes across various jurisdictions, and provide backup support to paralegal functions as needed. Enter time records, assist with billing-related tasks, and help maintain organized documentation for accounts receivable and cost tracking. Perform administrative support such as scanning, copying, large-volume print production, note taking, and maintaining well-organized files and binders. Assist with document review, basic legal research, exhibit preparation, and compilation of case materials for attorney use. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, process file intake in the file room, and keep records and physical documents organized and accessible. Monitor office supply levels, order needed materials, and maintain shared spaces such as the copy room and break room for daily operations. Experience in a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or similar law office support role. Working knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-Filing across different courts. Ability to prepare, proofread, and organize legal documents with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in calendar coordination, administrative support, and handling multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting. Experience with dictation and transcription in a legal or office environment. Familiarity with billing support, time entry, and general law office administrative processes. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and external contacts. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .