Legal Assistant
Chaffe McCall is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their team in the New Orleans office. Great opportunity to obtain experience working in a law firm.
Responsibilities
- Filing legal documents in Federal and State courts.
- Ability to create and format legal documents including briefs, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar. Complete revisions, compare versions and prepare redline documents as directed.
- Effectively organize and maintain documents and files within a document management system.
- Demonstrate an effective teamwork attitude and provide assistance to other legal assistants, attorneys and paralegals
- Reliable and predictable attendance. Occasional overtime work may be required.
Skills
- Proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Adaptability to new technology: Ability to quickly learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
- Attention to detail.
- Discretion and confidentiality: Use appropriate judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Professional and positive attitude.
- Legal experience is a plus.
Chaffe McCall is known for its commitment to excellence, collaborative culture, and dynamic approach to the practice of law. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Job Type: Full-time