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 lramirez@yaronlaw.com.