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Ballay, Braud & Colon, PLC

Legal Assistant/Secretary

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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

We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients Occasionally provide rough draft case briefs Source and verify important case intelligence Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions Preserve an updated case record system Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate Maintain and update inventories of contact details Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders Skills Proven experience as legal secretary preferred with experience in successions and general litigation a plus Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc) Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus Proficiency in English grammar Outstanding time-management and typing skills Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (Required)
Work Location:
In person