Legal Assistant
<p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support legal teams in fast-paced environments. This role requires a proactive professional with excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills to help ensure smooth operations within a law firm t. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative support, assist with document preparation, and help facilitate day-to-day case management processes. This role is located in New Orleans 70130; fully onsite.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Document Management: Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and memos.</li><li>Schedule Coordination: Manage attorneys’ calendars by scheduling meetings, court dates, hearings, conference calls, and other appointments.</li><li>Research & Analysis: Assist with legal research and compile relevant case information or current laws/regulations to support attorneys.</li><li>Client Communication: Communicate with clients, witnesses, and external parties to obtain information or relay updates under attorney supervision.</li><li>Case Management: Organize and maintain physical and digital case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Administrative Support: Perform general office duties, including answering calls, managing emails, conducting data entry, and ordering supplies.</li><li>Billing Assistance: Help track and prepare time entries and invoices for client billing.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role within a law firm.</li></ul><p>Skill Set:</p><ul><li>Familiarity with legal terminology and processes.</li><li>Proficiency in using legal case management software (e.g., Clio, LexisNexis, Relativity) and MS Office Suite.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Other Requirements: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.</p>
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- New Orleans, LA
- onsite
- Temporary
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24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support legal teams in fast-paced environments. This role requires a proactive professional with excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills to help ensure smooth operations within a law firm t. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative support, assist with document preparation, and help facilitate day-to-day case management processes. This role is located in New Orleans 70130; fully onsite.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Document Management: Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and memos.</li><li>Schedule Coordination: Manage attorneys’ calendars by scheduling meetings, court dates, hearings, conference calls, and other appointments.</li><li>Research & Analysis: Assist with legal research and compile relevant case information or current laws/regulations to support attorneys.</li><li>Client Communication: Communicate with clients, witnesses, and external parties to obtain information or relay updates under attorney supervision.</li><li>Case Management: Organize and maintain physical and digital case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Administrative Support: Perform general office duties, including answering calls, managing emails, conducting data entry, and ordering supplies.</li><li>Billing Assistance: Help track and prepare time entries and invoices for client billing.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-09-03T21:24:23Z