Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate

At Jones Walker, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep sense of community, and a fierce determination to deliver exceptional service and value for our clients. Since its inception in 1937, the Firm has pursued intelligent, client-driven growth. Today, as one of the largest law firms in the United States, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests in a wide range of markets and industries. Our more than 350 attorneys are located in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas.

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to provide comprehensive support to transactional attorneys in our New Orleans office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with legal teams to deliver exceptional service to clients.

Essential Job Duties

• Open, close, and maintain client files, keeping them organized and current, both in electronic and hard copy format.
• Create, edit, and revise legal agreements, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes and ensuring the accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Maintain attorney time records and accurate billing.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and redirect calls when appropriate.
• Open and screen incoming mail and prepare documents for mailing.
• Correspond with clients verbally and in writing and represents the attorney to the client in a professional manner.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate other out of office matters.
• Coordinate travel arrangements; prepare itineraries; prepare, compile, and maintain travel records and reimbursement requests.
• Respect strict confidentiality requirements regarding client files.
• Navigate workflow technology with confidence; utilize central teams and ensure accuracy.
• Proactively build and coordinate relationships with other LAAs and teams.
• Assist others on team, as needed, to obtain publicly available information on business transactions and manage client deadlines.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a professional services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software applications.
• Willingness and ability to embrace new technology and platforms (including AI tools) and the ability to learn new programs and processes quickly.
• Excellent typing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanor.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to proactively manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This role operates in a professional office setting using standard office equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for the participation of all qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other factor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Human Resources department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.