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Legal Assistant

Robert Half • Covington, LA • 2d ago

Description

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Insurance Defense)

Location: Covington, Louisiana

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Fully In-Office

Overview

A well-established, boutique litigation firm in Covington, Louisiana is seeking a Legal Assistant with strong insurance defense experience to support a partner and several associates in a busy but collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5+ years of legal support experience who enjoys staying organized, managing deadlines, and keeping cases moving efficiently.

The firm handles insurance defense matters, including personal injury and hospitality-related claims, and offers a laid-back, respectful culture where the focus is simply on getting the work done well. There are no billable hour requirements, and the team values professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to a partner and multiple associates

Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines

Prepare and format templates for discovery, pleadings, and other litigation documents

Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case events

Manage incoming filings, correspondence, and case-related documentation

Assist with file organization and case management using Clio (training provided if needed)

Ensure accurate document handling and timely follow-up on case tasks

Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, and external parties when necessary

Firm Environment

Small, busy litigation firm with 7 attorneys (5 full-time, 2 part-time)

Professional but laid-back culture with a "no drama" approach

Team members are respectful, even-tempered, and focused on producing quality work

Fully in-office position with remote flexibility only for emergencies (e.g., family emergency or natural disaster)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 depending on experience

Candidates with stronger paralegal experience may be considered at $60,000 - $65,000+

Firm-paid employee health insurance (option to upgrade or add family coverage)

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

2 weeks PTO

Flexible sick time (not deducted from PTO)

Free private parking

Requirements

Qualifications

3-5+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines

Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable preparing document templates and managing case materials

Familiarity with case management systems (Clio experience is a plus but not required)

Detail-oriented with strong communication and administrative skills

Paralegal experience is welcomed but formal education or certification is not required

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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