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Are you a proactive individual with a passion for the legal field? Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute your organizational skills and attention to detail to a dynamic legal team? Look no further! Our law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Lafayette office. As a Legal Assistant with our firm, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, from administrative support to case management, in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities: Maintain and manage attorneys' calendars, scheduling appointments, deadlines, and court dates. Serve as a backup for the front desk, which includes handling faxing, scanning, and other clerical duties as needed. Accurately enter billable time for attorneys into our timekeeping system. Save and name documents appropriately in Worldox, ensuring all files are organized and easily accessible. Transcribe dictation accurately and efficiently, ensuring all transcriptions are completed in a timely manner. Provide general administrative support to attorneys, including filing, data entry, and correspondence. Ensure all tasks are completed with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in an insurance defense or litigation setting. Proficiency in Worldox or similar document management systems. Familiarity with timekeeping software is a plus. Experience with transcribing dictation, with a focus on accuracy and speed. Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits Highlights: Life Insurance: We provide $25,000 coverage at no cost to the employee. Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee. Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Competitive plans through United Health Care. 401(k) Retirement Plan: With an annual discretionary match. HSA Dependent Care FSA Generous PTO Allotment Flexible Work Schedules Additional supplemental insurances are also available. Physical Requirements: Extended periods of desk work, including sitting and computer usage. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when required.

Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer: Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility. Apply here: https://app.dover.com/apply/Degan,%20Blanchard%20&%20Nash/fe90d837-6e01-43ee-86d1-0619004fe35a/?rs=76643084

16th Judicial District Court is seeking full-time law clerk with experience in legal research and writing. Juris Doctorate degree required. Preference will be given to applicants with some law practice/courtroom experience. Office is located in St. Martinville. Please send your resume with references and a cover letter discussing your legal research experience to [email protected] before 4:00pm on August 16, 2024. Strong research and writing skills are required, as well as being proficient with Lexis. Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm with 35 hours per week work requirement. Benefits include health and dental insurance, parochial retirement after one year of employment, vacation and sick leave in addition to regular court holidays/closures.

Lafayette Firm, practicing primarily criminal defense and family law, is seeking a contract attorney to assist with drafting, research and court appearances. Candidate must be organized, detail oriented, work well with others and in good standing with the LSBA. Please email your resume to [email protected].

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide high level responsible, professional administrative management for the 15th Judicial District Court. The Court Administrator assumes day-to-day responsibilities of court administration as determined by the District Court judges, individually and en banc. The position is responsible for maintaining a high degree of independence and accountability and requires the maintenance of working relationships with key local and state government officials and related entities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Undergraduate degree in business administration, public administration, or related field. Minimum of five years of management or supervisory experience. Knowledge of state and federal employment laws. Knowledge of and proficiency in applicable software applications including word processing, Excel, Quickbooks, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, or similar software. Experience in public administration and specific knowledge of relevant areas including court procedures, public fund administration and judicial legislation preferred.

See full position description HERE. Please email your resume to [email protected].

Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm in downtown Lafayette that offers potential for advancement, annual salary increases, holiday bonuses, generous holiday schedule and competitive benefits for employees. 

We are in search of a talented receptionist who thrives in a challenging and high paced environment. Our law firm is a bustling place: the people are amazing, our staff is busy, and all of us work hard for our clients.

Your attitude and eagerness to work are everything. The purpose of our firm is to help people recover from life changing losses. You will be the first person our clients hear when they call for help; you will be the first face they greet when they come to our office. We need your help to make our clients feel loved and welcome.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, upbeat manner with walk-in and call-in clients. In many cases, you will be the first impression our clients ever have of our firm. Your attitude and ability to make people feel welcome and understood will resonate with these clients more than you can know.
• Field calls from clients, attorneys, adjustors, judges, and persistent salespeople with professionalism and patience.
• Maintain the confidence to stay on top of your work.
• Transfer calls to the appropriate internal parties, or take messages for callback if necessary.
• Document incoming calls from clients in our software, whether that be establishing a new client case and assigning it to the appropriate attorney, or documenting an inquiry from a client.
• Use your judgment and interpersonal skills to let new know clients we are here to help them in their time of need and provide existing clients with assurance that their needs will be dealt with timely.
• Develop sufficient knowledge to respond to basic client questions and perform front-line screening of incoming calls.

 Required Skills

• Communication and Positive Attitude. This is the role for a master communicator. Internal and external constituents will need to be handled efficiently and professionally in person, over the phone and thru email.
• Flexibility. No matter how hard we try to capture everything in your job description, something will come up that we missed. The ability to take changes in stride will serve you well.
• Multitasking. The job will require you to be able to keep several balls in the air at once. No two days will be the same but you must be ready to handle whatever is thrown at you.
• Quick list of hard skills: Phone management and clear speech, Organization, Time management, Microsoft Office; general computer skills

Candidates must also possess and share our core values below:

We are passionate about our work.

• We enjoy coming to work every day.
• We approach problems with excitement and energy.

• We do the right thing no matter what we are doing.
• We never compromise our integrity.

• The service we provide is speaking for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
• We are kind and caring to all we encounter—including our opponents.

• What you do and how you do it are reflections of who you are.
• We never cut corners.
• Be proud of your work and make work worthy of yourself

• Understand what is most important about the work we do;
• Believe in the work you create; and
• Be bold.

• We believe success requires thoughtful planning, intentional action, and a persevering spirit

Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.

Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm in downtown Lafayette that offers potential for advancement, annual salary increases, holiday bonuses, generous holiday schedule and competitive benefits for employees. We are currently seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation support and trial preparation;
• Manage and organize case files;
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel;
• Prepare discovery requests and responses;
• Schedule and coordinate depositions and court appearances; and
• Other relevant responsibilities as necessary.

• At least 5 years personal injury paralegal experience preferred;
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and
• Passionate about helping others and dedicated to excellence.
• Compensation:
• Compensation is commensurate with experience

• 100% employer-paid Health and Life Insurance;
• monthly Health Savings Account contribution from employer;
• 401k contribution after one year;
• generous holiday schedule;
• Employee appreciation and team building events.

We invite you to join a firm where passion, honesty, service, excellence, toughness, and smart thinking converge to create a truly exceptional experience for our clients and a fulfilling journey for our team.

Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Monday to Friday

• Lafayette, LA 70501 (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.

Lafayette Personal Injury Firm, practicing primarily medical malpractice litigation, seeks associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to assist in all aspects of litigation, including investigation, discovery, research, writing, court appearances and depositions. Must be organized, intuit needs, work with little direction, and be a fast learner. Must be a team player and collaborate well with others. We are looking for someone who will be a good fit for our office and who will be with us long term. May consider slightly less experience if the person is the right fit and has experience in trial advocacy as well as a clerkship with a PI firm, or a medical background. Salary DOE. Please submit resumes to [email protected]