Legal

Legal assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT.

baton rouge, louisiana

Posted 8 days ago

Closes 10/23/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$20.00

• $30.00 per hour
  Permanent
  8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM
  Industry
  legal (Legal Occupations)
  Reference number
  S_179791 Spherion is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Baton Rouge area.

Hourly Pay Rate:

$20-30/hr. DOE

Shift:

Mon-Friday; 8a-5p Position Overview

Seeking a versatile Legal Assistant for the Baton Rouge area to handle legal preparation, case research, and general administrative law office operations.

Responsibilities:

Legal Support & Drafting:

Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and trial exhibits. File pleadings directly with the court clerk.

Research & Fact-Finding:

Investigate facts and laws, search public records, gather statutes, codes, and legal articles, and analyze data to help determine causes of action.

Administrative Operations:

Direct and coordinate general office activities, manage electronic and paper filing systems, deliver subpoenas, and keep the law library updated.

Client & Witness Coordination:

Meet with clients, attorneys, and professionals to discuss case details, and call on witnesses to testify at hearings.

General Clerical Duties:

Manage daily legal calendars, schedule appointments, handle incoming calls/emails, monitor office supplies, and route incoming correspondence. ...

Working hours:

8:00 AM

• 5:00

PM Skills:

Prior paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred

Education:

Associate Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Requires a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor?s degree in paralegal studies, legal secretary studies, or a related field.
• 3-4 yrs. Experience preferred, but also willing to review recent graduates with high drive to excel in the legal field.
• Must be a self-starter.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize time-sensitive documents, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. at www.spherion.com Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

• Legal Support & Drafting: Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and trial exhibits. File pleadings directly with the court clerk.
• Research & Fact-Finding: Investigate facts and laws, search public records, gather statutes, codes, and legal articles, and analyze data to help determine causes of action.
• Administrative Operations: Direct and coordinate general office activities, manage electronic and paper filing systems, deliver subpoenas, and keep the law library updated.
• Client & Witness Coordination: Meet with clients, attorneys, and professionals to discuss case details, and call on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• General Clerical Duties: Manage daily legal calendars, schedule appointments, handle incoming calls/emails, monitor office supplies, and route incoming correspondence. experience 1-4 years skills Prior paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred qualifications
• Requires a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor?s degree in paralegal studies, legal secretary studies, or a related field
• 3-4 yrs. Experience preferred, but also willing to review recent graduates with high drive to excel in the legal field
• Must be a self-starter
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive documents, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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