Legal Assistant

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:

HR@formanwatkins.com.