Lafayette law firm seeks an experienced part-time Legal Assistant (20-25 hours a week). Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a law firm, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively. Key responsibilities include:
- E-Filing Expertise: Knowledge of state and federal e-filing rules, procedures, and local court rules.
- Case Management: Assist attorneys from case inception through post-trial and appeal, maintaining case files and calendars.
- Discovery Process: Support discovery tasks, including document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing and serving subpoenas, and assisting with deposition preparations.
- Law & Motion Practice: Draft and assemble motion papers, file pleadings and briefs, and ensure proper service.
- Trial Support: Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit and witness lists, and pre-trial motions.
- Proofreading & Formatting: Proofread briefs and pleadings, prepare tables of contents and authorities, and perform cite-checking.
- Appeals: Prepare and file notices of appeal, designation of records, and appendices.
- Administrative Support: Handle occasional administrative light duties. To apply, please submit your resume and salary expectations to [email protected].
Job description provided by Yaron & Douglas.
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