Legal Assistant (Legal)
Our Firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our New Orleans team. This is a non-billable position that will support four attorneys with administrative and litigation-related tasks to ensure smooth case management and efficient workflow. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior experience in litigation support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep cases organized by providing in-office support to attorneys, establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software;
- Manage the opening and closing of client files;
- Help develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case and generating status reports, as necessary;
- Support case preparation by organizing materials for team case review;
- Responsible for entering billable time entries and making travel arrangements for attorneys;
- Edit, format, print and revise all letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material;
- Answer phone calls, take notes, messages and redirect calls when appropriate;
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;
- Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities;
- Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership of new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job tasks;
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned;
- 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in defense litigation
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with asbestos or toxic tort litigation a plus
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and filing procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, PTO, and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation:
Forman Watkins & Krutz is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this position. Our Firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or while performing essential job functions, please email the Director of Human Resources at HR@formanwatkins.com.
