New Orleans law firm is willing to train the right candidate to become a highly skilled paralegal assistant/legal assistant. Great opportunity for someone with previous work experience looking for a new challenge or a recent college graduate who wants to get experience in the legal industry and become part of a sophisticated team.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting lawyers and paralegals in connection with all aspects of transaction management, including preparing , transcribing, heavy editing, proofreading and finalizing of correspondence and legal documents.
• Assisting paralegals with paralegal tasks.
• Performing pdf scanning of documents and e-filing in various courts.
• Organizing and profiling legal documents into document management and records management systems.
• Performing functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, preparing expense reports, making travel and meeting arrangements, and assisting with client billing.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to accurately type 60 words per minute.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently as a member of a team, take initiative, balance competing priorities and see projects through completion.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to work the firm's normal working hours, 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Monday – Friday, with the possibility of working on weekends or evenings.
• Must possess discretion, confidentiality and a professional, positive attitude with a sense of teamwork.

Great benefit package including medical, 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, life insurance, and long-term disability. Excellent salary. All replies strictly confidential. No phone calls.

Stone Pigman is a law firm founded in 1929 with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We service clients throughout the state and across the country on sophisticated business and litigation matters.

Stone Pigman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, serious health condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person