Legal Support Secretary

Join a prestigious law firm in Metairie, LA, known for its robust legal services in business and insurer defense, including high-profile cases in admiralty and maritime law, general casualty and liability, and more. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced attorneys and contribute to dynamic legal outcomes, dealing with complex document handling and court procedures.

Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide full-scale administrative support to multiple attorneys in a dynamic defense law setting.
• Draft, edit, and meticulously proofread legal documents ensuring precision and adherence to legal standards.
• Efficiently manage dictation to capture the specifics of legal discourse and client interactions.
• Execute electronic filing actions with various state and federal courts, maintaining familiarity with court procedures.
• Utilize and adapt to various document management programs, maintaining high organizational standards.
• Coordinate schedules, manage calendars, and assist in preparing for meetings to ensure optimal time management among legal staff.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, representing the law firm's professionalism and integrity.
• Prepare and manage case files for court proceedings, ensuring comprehensive document availability and compliance.
  
  

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a legal secretarial or similar administrative role within a defense law firm.
• Proven proficiency in dictation and handling e-filing systems specific to Louisiana legal proceedings.
• Advanced computer skills, with a proven track record of quickly learning new software and management systems.
• Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal, coupled with stringent attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of legal terminology and processes, particularly relevant to defense law sectors.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 2 years of direct experience in legal administrative support or secretarial duties within a defense-oriented firm.
• Extensive experience with legal document drafting and editing, especially pleadings and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex scheduling and logistics for senior law professionals.
• Expertise in multiple document management software programs and platforms.
  
  

Skills

• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related software for document preparation and communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, court officials, and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all job-related tasks.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Offer of 401(k) plan with competitive firm contributions.
• Life insurance policies provided as part of the benefits package.
• Free on-site parking, easing daily commutes.