Legal Assistant Entry Level Metairie 

About the Opportunity

Full-time Legal Assistant Entry Level Metairie Needed

FLEX Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for a legal group rooted in the creditor rights’ industry.

The position is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable supporting busy attorneys.

The Legal Assistant will work to complete all duties of the operations team accurately, thoroughly, and timely.

Purpose of this Role:

A Legal Assistant provides exceptional work for the clients represented and the attorneys assisting those clients in a wide variety of creditor rights’ matters. A Legal Assistant will produce work product that reflects both the quantity and quality expected for their specific assigned tasks and do so with a high degree of accuracy.

Value to the Team:

The Legal Assistant contributes value to the operations team by working to complete all duties thoroughly, accurately, and timely. This role also ensures compliance with laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and best practices; collectively working to provide quality legal services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Assistant Entry Level Metairie

• Update internal firm systems and external client systems within the expected timeframe.
• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file, and properly organize legal documentation.
• Complete assigned work queue items within the designated timeframes.
• Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact the ability to produce accurate work product.
• Assist with preparing various required items for court appearances.
• Review incoming documents and disperse to appropriate parties.
• Communicate professionally through various platforms: phone, email, internal/external messaging systems
• Skilled at accurate data entry.
• Strong ability to adhere to basic instructions, job aids and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to Firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing assigned work.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Self-driven with ability to work independently or collaboratively, as needed.
• Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and time-bound service.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvy.

Training and Experience Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position has the following:

• High school diploma
• 0-2 years of experience working in a data entry or legal assistant role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a technology-driven environment.
• US citizenship or permanent residency and is legally authorized to work in the United States.

Conditions of Work:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods.
• Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for positions (Typing, clicking, swiveling).
• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The following benefit offerings are available to eligible employees who wish to enroll in coverage.

• Medical coverage
• HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Group Life insurance*
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• Long and Short Term Disability
• First Stop Health for all employees*
• Legal Service benefit for all employees
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National discount programs for all employees*
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO* (Accrual based)

* = No cost benefit

How to Apply

Legal Assistant Entry Level Metairie

If you are a Legal Assistant seeking to build your litigation support career, we want to hear from you.

Submit your resume and cover letter confidentially through FLEX Staffing & Recruiting at: [email protected] or  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