Legal Assistant Entry Level Metairie Creditors’ Rights

About the Opportunity

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

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

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