FLEX Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a full-time Paralegal Legal Secretary New Orleans on behalf of a respected medium-sized insurance defense firm. This role offers a hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work from home one day per week after 60 days of employment.
The position is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable supporting busy trial attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The selected candidate will primarily work with two principal partners and an associate attorney, while also providing paralegal support to two additional attorneys. This hands-on structure ensures broad exposure to insurance defense and casualty matters, as well as consistent professional interaction with highly experienced trial lawyers.
The firm prides itself on cultivating a supportive, team-oriented environment where paralegals and secretaries play a critical role in case management, trial preparation, and client service. With a salary range of $65,000–$72,000, this opportunity combines competitive compensation with the chance to grow your career in litigation support.
Work directly with two principal partners and an associate attorney, providing day-to-day secretarial and paralegal support.
Collaborate with two additional attorneys on paralegal assignments.
Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and legal memoranda.
E-File and in-person filing of legal documents in both state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with deadlines and formatting requirements.
Manage calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
Assist in trial preparation, including preparing witness files, trial notebooks, demonstrative exhibits, and jury instructions.
Manage case files.
Manage and organize document productions, including electronic discovery.
Handle client communications, maintain case files, and ensure attorneys are prepared for deadlines and hearings.
Support billing and timekeeping processes for assigned attorneys.
One of the unique aspects of this opportunity is the hybrid work structure. After the successful completion of 60 days of employment, the candidate will have the option to work from home one day per week. This allows for a healthy balance between professional commitment and personal flexibility, while still maintaining strong in-office collaboration with attorneys and staff.
Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent legal experience preferred.
3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in litigation, ideally with exposure to insurance defense or casualty work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software.
Familiarity with electronic filing in Louisiana state and federal courts.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation practice.
A collaborative and professional attitude, with the ability to work well with attorneys, clients, and staff.
Salary range: $65,000–$72,000 depending on experience.
One day per week work-from-home option after 60 days.
Health insurance and other benefits available.
Collaborative firm culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.
This medium-sized insurance defense firm offers a unique balance between professional rigor and a supportive culture. Attorneys and staff alike are committed to collaboration, mentorship, and excellence in advocacy.
For a paralegal or legal secretary seeking to deepen their litigation experience, the opportunity to work closely with principal partners and trial attorneys provides invaluable training and career development. At the same time, the hybrid schedule and competitive salary make this role both rewarding and sustainable.
With a focus on insurance defense and casualty litigation, the firm handles cases that are intellectually engaging and often high-stakes, giving staff meaningful exposure to the full litigation process — from initial pleadings to trial preparation.
If you are a Paralegal Legal Secretary New Orleans seeking to build your litigation support career in a collaborative insurance defense practice, we want to hear from you.
Submit your resume and cover letter confidentially through FLEX Staffing & Recruiting at: www.flexstaffrecruit.com.
FLEX Staffing & Recruiting partners with law firms across Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama. Our mission is to connect legal professionals with firms where they can thrive — aligning talent with the right culture, career goals, experience level, work-life balance, and mentorship opportunities