Legal Assistant/Front Desk Clerk

Wanek Kirsch LLC is a litigation law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are seeking a Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our team at the front desk who will be the first point of contact for visitors at the office, greeting them in a polite and well-spoken manner as well as answering the main phone line.

The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, cooperative, and an enthusiastic team player. Strong oral and written communication skills, typing with speed and accuracy, and effective organization skills. The ability to manage work for multiple cases is a must. We are interested in someone who does not just carry out tasks but invests in the cases in a substantive manner and offers value beyond the normal tasks which include, but are not limited to:

• Request and follow up on obtaining medical records with limited guidance;
• Prepare and coordinate e-filings in both federal and state courts as needed;
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes;
• Maintain updated computer files, including ensuring that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders;
• Make travel arrangements;
• Maintain the daily calendar of your attorney(s) including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and court appearances; and
• Confer with court personnel.

Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. Salary is commensurate with applicant’s level of experience. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package which includes paid employee health insurance, long term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer matching. Optional dental, vision and additional voluntary life insurance benefits are also available.

To apply, please contact Tamara Ranatza at tranatza@wanekkirsch.com.