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Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
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10/30/2024 |
JEANSONNE & REMONDENT is a litigation law firm looking for an experienced Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of experience. Qualifications must consist of good organizational and time management. Job duties include managing calendars, filing motions and pleadings, keeping files organized and tidy, working with other law firms and professionals, proofreading documents, preparing exhibits for filing motions, preparing attorneys for hearings and depositions. We are looking for someone who can manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must be self-motivated. Attention to detail is required as well as good communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe and familiar with calendars and scheduling in Outlook. This position is a full-time position with hours 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers competitive salary and benefits. Please email your resume to Dana Gary at [email protected].
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Chief Public Defender in the 27th Judicial District
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10/20/24 |
The Selection Committee for the 27th Judicial District (St. Landry Parish) is accepting resumes for the position of Chief Public Defender. Qualifications shall be in accordance with La. R.S 15:161. Salary negotiable. Submit resumes and cover letter to: Mr. Jessie M. Bellard, Parish President, 118 S. Court Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 or by email: [email protected].
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Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant
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Qualifications: Outstanding organizational and time management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, reporting skills, legal administrative skills, client relationships, scheduling, attention to detail, excellent typing and proofreading skills, confidentiality, professionalism and dependability. Proficiency in software including MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: Enhance Attorney effectiveness by keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars including facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Handling incoming/outgoing mail and incoming/outgoing faxes. Preparation of correspondence and pleadings. Electronic filing with both State and Federal court systems. Maintaining all documents in firm’s document management system electronically. Maintaining a good working rapport with clients.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k contributions.
Job Type: This position will be working full-time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Interested candidates may forward their resume to [email protected].
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09/20/2024 |
The Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for Assistant Attorney General for the Lafayette Regional Office of the Litigation Division. The Litigation Division defends the State of Louisiana, State agencies, and State employees in tort claims seeking monetary damages in the areas of Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, and Workers’ Compensation. Applicants must possess current Louisiana license, be in good standing with the LSBA, and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in insurance defense. Admission to practice in Federal court a plus. Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, and free CLEs. To apply, forward cover letter and resume to Assistant Attorney General Holli K. Yandle at [email protected].
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10/14/24 |
Lafayette Legal Defense firm seeking capable/seasoned Paralegal with preferably 2-5 years litigation experience to work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, have the ability to take direction, interact professionally with partners and colleagues and to work independently. Outstanding organizational and time management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, reporting skills, confidentiality, professionalism and dependability. Proficiency in software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with preparing various pleadings, including motions and discovery; summarizing deposition; obtaining, updating and summarizing medical records, creating medical timelines. Obtaining employment records, education records, tax return records, SSA records, disability records, military records when applicable. Setting depositions, handling discovery preparation and production and trial preparation. Enhance Attorney effectiveness by keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars including facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Electronic filing with both State and Federal court systems. Maintaining all documents in firm’s document management system electronically. Maintaining a good working rapport with clients.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k contributions, Free Parking.
Job Type: This position will be working full-time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Interested candidates may forward their resume to [email protected]
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10/14/24 |
Lafayette defense firm, Mahtook and Lafleur, seeks a full-time associate attorney preferably with at least two -three years of experience in Admiralty and/or Insurance defense litigation. Strong academic credentials and writing skills required. Salary will be competitive and will depend on experience and qualifications. Please send resume in confidence to Associate Attorney Position, P.O. Box 3089, Lafayette, LA 70502 or email to [email protected].
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10/14/24 |
Lafayette defense firm, Mahtook and Lafleur, seeks a full-time associate attorney to join our staff. Strong academic credentials and writing skills required. Salary will be competitive and will depend on experience and qualifications. Please send resume in confidence to Associate Attorney Position, P.O. Box 3089, Lafayette, LA 70502 or email to [email protected].
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Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant
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A Lafayette Legal Defense firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant. Degree preferred. Legal experience preferred.
Qualifications:
Outstanding organizational and time management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, reporting skills, legal administrative skills, client relationships, scheduling, attention to detail, excellent typing and proofreading skills, confidentiality, professionalism and dependability. Proficiency in software including MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Enhance Attorney effectiveness by keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars including facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks. Handling incoming/outgoing mail and incoming/outgoing faxes. Transcription of electronic dictation. Preparation of correspondence and pleadings. Electronic filing with both State and Federal court systems. Maintaining all documents in firm’s document management system electronically. Entering attorney time into firm’s time and billing system. Maintaining a good working rapport with clients.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k contributions, Free Parking.
Job Type: This position will be working full-time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for one attorney.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Interested candidates may forward their resume to [email protected].
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Lafayette insurance defense firm located in Oil Center is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal with at least three years of legal experience. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, and maintain a strong work ethic. Responsibilities will include maintaining attorney’s calendar, answering phones, transcribing dictation, preparing draft pleadings, coordinating discovery and depositions, time entry, preparing medical chronologies and expense itemizations, and other various tasks. Pay will depend upon experience and includes a generous full-time benefits package. Qualified candidates may send confidential resume to [email protected]. |
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Legal Assistant with experience in insurance defense for small Lafayette firm. Must be proficient in MS office, have strong organizational and communication skills, able to draft correspondence, documents, and summarize, and familiar with timekeeping. Benefits include paid group health insurance. Available 401K with match. Salary depends on experience. Please forward resumes to [email protected]. |
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Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm in downtown Lafayette that offers potential for advancement, annual salary increases, holiday bonuses, generous holiday schedule and competitive benefits for employees.
We are in search of a talented receptionist who thrives in a challenging and high paced environment. Our law firm is a bustling place: the people are amazing, our staff is busy, and all of us work hard for our clients.
Your attitude and eagerness to work are everything. The purpose of our firm is to help people recover from life changing losses. You will be the first person our clients hear when they call for help; you will be the first face they greet when they come to our office. We need your help to make our clients feel loved and welcome.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive, upbeat manner with walk-in and call-in clients. In many cases, you will be the first impression our clients ever have of our firm. Your attitude and ability to make people feel welcome and understood will resonate with these clients more than you can know.
- Field calls from clients, attorneys, adjustors, judges, and persistent salespeople with professionalism and patience.
- Maintain the confidence to stay on top of your work.
- Transfer calls to the appropriate internal parties, or take messages for callback if necessary.
- Document incoming calls from clients in our software, whether that be establishing a new client case and assigning it to the appropriate attorney, or documenting an inquiry from a client.
- Use your judgment and interpersonal skills to let new know clients we are here to help them in their time of need and provide existing clients with assurance that their needs will be dealt with timely.
- Develop sufficient knowledge to respond to basic client questions and perform front-line screening of incoming calls.
Required Skills
- Communication and Positive Attitude. This is the role for a master communicator. Internal and external constituents will need to be handled efficiently and professionally in person, over the phone and thru email.
- Flexibility. No matter how hard we try to capture everything in your job description, something will come up that we missed. The ability to take changes in stride will serve you well.
- Multitasking. The job will require you to be able to keep several balls in the air at once. No two days will be the same but you must be ready to handle whatever is thrown at you.
- Quick list of hard skills: Phone management and clear speech, Organization, Time management, Microsoft Office; general computer skills
Candidates must also possess and share our core values below:
We are passionate about our work.
- We enjoy coming to work every day.
- We approach problems with excitement and energy.
We are honest in all of our dealings.
- We do the right thing no matter what we are doing.
- We never compromise our integrity.
We serve others before ourselves.
- The service we provide is speaking for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
- We are kind and caring to all we encounter—including our opponents.
We believe excellence is a habit.
- What you do and how you do it are reflections of who you are.
- We never cut corners.
- Be proud of your work and make work worthy of yourself
We have courage of conviction.
- Understand what is most important about the work we do;
- Believe in the work you create; and
- Be bold.
Our Success is Strategic
- We believe success requires thoughtful planning, intentional action, and a persevering spirit
Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.
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Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm in downtown Lafayette that offers potential for advancement, annual salary increases, holiday bonuses, generous holiday schedule and competitive benefits for employees. We are currently seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation support and trial preparation;
- Manage and organize case files;
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel;
- Prepare discovery requests and responses;
- Schedule and coordinate depositions and court appearances; and
- Other relevant responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years personal injury paralegal experience preferred;
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and
- Passionate about helping others and dedicated to excellence.
- Compensation:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid Health and Life Insurance;
- monthly Health Savings Account contribution from employer;
- 401k contribution after one year;
- generous holiday schedule;
- Employee appreciation and team building events.
We invite you to join a firm where passion, honesty, service, excellence, toughness, and smart thinking converge to create a truly exceptional experience for our clients and a fulfilling journey for our team.
Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Lafayette, LA 70501 (Required)
- Work Location: In person
Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.
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Lafayette Personal Injury Firm, practicing primarily medical malpractice litigation, seeks associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to assist in all aspects of litigation, including investigation, discovery, research, writing, court appearances and depositions. Must be organized, intuit needs, work with little direction, and be a fast learner. Must be a team player and collaborate well with others. We are looking for someone who will be a good fit for our office and who will be with us long term. May consider slightly less experience if the person is the right fit and has experience in trial advocacy as well as a clerkship with a PI firm, or a medical background. Salary DOE. Please submit resumes to [email protected]
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