LEGAL ASSISTANT
Spherion
Legal
Baton Rouge, LA, USA · United States · Remote
Posted on Oct 17, 2024
Spherion is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Baton Rouge area.
Hourly Pay Rate: $16
Shift: Mon-Friday; 8a-5p
Responsibilities
Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
Filing pleadings with court clerk.
Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
Preparing briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.
Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.
Calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Keeping law library up-to-date by monitoring legal volumes.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills
Office administration experience
Education
Associate
Experience
1-4 years
Qualifications
Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
Associate degree.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Apply Online
RESUME REQUIRED
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Hourly Pay Rate: $16
Shift: Mon-Friday; 8a-5p
Responsibilities
Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
Filing pleadings with court clerk.
Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
Preparing briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.
Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.
Calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Keeping law library up-to-date by monitoring legal volumes.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills
Office administration experience
Education
Associate
Experience
1-4 years
Qualifications
Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
Associate degree.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Apply Online
RESUME REQUIRED
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).