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Legal Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$58,389 / year median in Louisiana

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Westaff has several Direct Hire opportunities for experienced Legal Assistants. This is with a well established business minded Law Firm in mid-city/ downtown Baton Rouge, LA area. Must have a solid work history, a good work ethic, professional demeanor and be able to work well under pressure.

Required:

minimum of three years in litigation experience. Candidate should be able to work on-site, Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Not hybrid.

Duties and Experience:

Transcribing dictation, typing, proof reading and redlining skills Excellent verbal skills Maintaining attorney calendars Knowledge of filing documents in various courts Organizing and maintaining both electronic and paper files Opening new client files Entering attorney time Editing bills Processing check request and expense reports Excellent technology skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Outlook) Comfortable with using electronic document management systems Proficient with legal terminology and standard legal procedures Client is hiring immediately! Apply now for consideration - must include an updated resume.