Paralegal​/Legal Secretary

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join their team in downtown Baton Rouge. This in-office role supports attorneys defending Louisiana homebuilders and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation experience and a collaborative mindset.

• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence under attorney supervision
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Organize, maintain, and manage physical and electronic case files
• Conduct legal research and prepare concise summaries of findings
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, witnesses, and court personnel
• Track litigation deadlines, manage calendars, and ensure timely court filings
• Support overall case management in a fast-paced litigation environment

• 3-5 years of paralegal experience in litigation; construction or insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Louisiana legal procedures and court systems
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software
• Paralegal certification or degree preferred

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Dental insurance and life insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional work environment with a collaborative legal team
• Work location:
  
  In person, downtown Baton Rouge