Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Location: Metairie LA 70002

Salary/Payrate: $50K-$70K annually

Work Environment:  Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required:  No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-KK1

Ideal candidates will have experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant OR Paralegal withy Trusts/Estates/Wills/Succession experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive document databases for all cases.
• Serve as a liaison between all parties, including courts and other neutrals, to coordinate scheduling and information sharing.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
• Manage document collection, review, and production, and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct factual research using online reference sources.
• Retrieve and organize case materials for attorneys.
• Calculate and maintain legal deadlines for attorneys.
• Schedule depositions and coordinate with court reporters.
• Draft subpoenas, deposition notices, and discovery documents.
• File pleadings electronically on state and federal court websites.
• Serve pleadings electronically via email or Lexis/Nexis.
• Provide support during trials, arbitrations, and hearings, including exhibit management.
• Utilize document review software effectively.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Trusts/Estates/Wills/Succession and related legal procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis.
• Strong ability to follow instructions, balance priorities, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.