Senior Litigation Assistant

Senior Litigation Assistant Recruit Staff Hire, LLC - 3.7 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 9 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Appeals Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Legal case management Editing Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Assistant to support a busy legal team with a strong focus on litigation and appellate matters. This position is ideal for a polished, highly organized legal professional who can step into an active desk, manage deadlines confidently, and keep cases moving with accuracy and urgency. The right candidate will have strong litigation support experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

Support attorneys with litigation and appellate matters from start to finish Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents Handle court filings and e-filings in state and federal courts Manage calendars, deadlines, docketing, and hearing/trial-related dates Assist with discovery, exhibits, binders, records, and case organization Communicate professionally with attorneys, court personnel, clients, opposing counsel, and internal staff Maintain electronic and physical case files with a high level of accuracy Help attorneys stay organized and prepared for hearings, deadlines, and filings

Requirements:

Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Litigation Assistant Strong litigation experience required Appellate experience strongly preferred Proficiency with court filings and e-filing systems Excellent proofreading, formatting, organization, and follow-up skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal hand-holding Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail Must be able to hit the ground running in a busy legal setting #IND2

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

legal assistant: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person