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.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Gordon Arata Law Firm Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Word embeddings E-filing platforms Transcription Legal administrative experience Law office experience Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description Legal Assistant/Paralegal Gordon Arata, LLC is a full-service, multi-office law firm representing clients across a wide array of industries. Founded over half a century ago, we have offices in Louisiana and Texas. We are seeking an experienced legal assistant and/or paralegal to support our attorneys and provide firm administrative assistance in our Lafayette office.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting attorneys and paralegals across all practice groups, and assist with projects, prioritizing tasks, caseload, and workflow as needed. Drafting, transcribing, editing and finalizing legal documents such as correspondence, basic motions and discovery. Organizing and saving legal documents into document management and records management systems such as iManage. Performing activities associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, preparing expense reports, answering phones, entering attorney time, meeting arrangements and assisting with client billing.
Qualifications required:
At least two years of experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal with a full service law firm. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, balance competing priorities and see projects through completion. Knowledge and experience with eFiling in State, Federal and Appellate Court procedures and requirements. Experience in both litigation and transactional law are a plus. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to changing priorities. Must possess discretion, confidentiality and a professional, positive attitude with a sense of teamwork.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Experience:
Legal Assistant/Paralegal:
3 years (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lafayette, LA 70501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
