New Orleans Legal Assistant

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our litigation team.   Irwin Fritchie has consistently been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by New Orleans CityBusiness and our team approach is one of the traits that have led to our success.  The Legal Assistant candidate will be expected to work as a team player and utilize their experience and judgment to assist with supporting the team’s efforts.  Candidates must have 5 years of legal secretary experience, show initiative, have excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and be proficient with technology, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe) and other litigation software.  On the job training will also be provided. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of the law firm environment and have a desire to learn new topics daily.   Experience in construction litigation a plus!

Competitive salary with a full benefits package with options including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO). 

Due to the collaborative nature of this position, in-person attendance at the Firm’s office is required.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Ability to support multiple attorneys to deliver high quality client service, internally and externally Management of various calendars, scheduling orders and deadlines therein Maintain electronic and physical files Open and close new clients/matters Scheduling depositions of parties and/or experts Prepare and submit expense reimbursements, schedule meetings, travel, etc. Possess basic legal research skills such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis Experience in all phases of the litigation process Draft, revise, proofread correspondence and other legal documents Be able to show initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines, adaptable to fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision Be able to navigate electronic databases and documents for organization, review, and/or summary Be enthusiastic about learning and strong interpersonal skills for interaction with all firm personnel, clients, outside counsel, and vendors Demonstrate initiative and exercise professional judgment, and proactively communicate with team members Be proficient in efiling, managing and navigating matters and pleadings in Louisiana state and federal courts Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys Strong verbal and written communication skills; Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented; Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible