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We are seeking a meticulous and proactive accounting assistant to provide support to our Director of Finance and legal teams. This position will not only handle essential accounting functions but also oversee our personnel records and facilities management. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, a solid
understanding of HR practices, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This
candidate must be detail orientated, able to manage time and resources, and driven to ensure accuracy and
prompt processing of financial issues.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain employee records, including onboarding paperwork, personnel benefits and annual reviews
- Manage payroll and benefits, including the collection and verification of time keeping data
- Document employee discipline and terminations in alignment with company policies and procedures
- Prepare and administer internal compliance reports
- Oversee facility management responsibilities
- Record maintenance
- Assisting in day-to-day accounting operations, including account reconciliation, invoice processing, and careful, error-free data entry
- General administrative support
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of general accounting experience
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and manage competing deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Passion for supporting others and a commitment to excellence
- QuickBooks experience preferred
Compensation:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 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
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Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm based in downtown Lafayette with offices in Greater New Orleans 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 Paralegal to join our legal team in the Lafayette office. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of personal injury cases
- Manage and organize case files
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
- Prepare discovery requests and responses, letters, and requests for documents (including medical records)
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, court appearances, and client meetings
- Other relevant responsibilities, as necessary
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Basic accounting skills
- At least 5 years of personal injury secretarial or paralegal experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
- Passionate about helping others and dedicated to excellence
Compensation:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 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.
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Lafayette Defense Firm is seeking an Attorney with 4-6 years experience to assist all aspects of litigation, including discovery, research, motion practice, court appearance, and depositions. Experience with client relations is also expected. At least 1 year of workers' compensation is preferred but not mandatory. Partner track is included with this position, including the possibility of lateral hire directly to partner. Salary DOE. Great benefits package including paid health insurance, 401K employer match, and short/long term disability.
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Lafayette defense firm seeks an attorney with 1-3 years of experience to assist in all aspects of litigation, including discovery, research, motion practice, court appearances, and depositions. 1 year of workers' compensation experience is preferred but no mandatory. Partner track included with this position. Salary DOE. Great benefits package, including paid health insurance, 401K employer match and short/long term disability.
Please send resumes to [email protected]
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03/31/2026 |
Premier Lafayette defense firm seeks a legal assistant/clerical to join its team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with a positive attitude, a self-starter and able to work independently without supervision. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Provide clerical support to paralegals and attorneys
- Answer phones with excellent phone etiquette
- File and organize documents
Please send resume to [email protected]. All applications will be considered confidential.
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Transactional Legal Secretary
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A prominent Lafayette law firm is looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Transactional Legal Secretary. Salary is very competitive with a full benefits package.
Legal Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of transactional experience, with a strong background in title insurance and real estate matters
- Able to assist with compiling business transactional documentation and loan closing transactions.
- Advanced editing, meticulous formatting, and proofreading skills.
- Detail-focused and able to proofread with a high degree of accuracy, to redact and revise documents and exhibits.
Technical Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to quickly learn and utilize timekeeping, billing, redline/track changes software, and document management systems.
Administrative Requirements:
- Responsible for entering conflict checks, opening files, and maintaining both electronic and physical files, including closing files per firm procedures.
- Supports attorneys with time entry management as needed.
- Prepares Attorney expense reimbursement requests, assists with Attorney calendars, and may schedule travel.
Please email resumes to: [email protected]
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Insurance Defense Attorney
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Well established Lafayette law firm is seeking a talented and experienced Insurance Defense Attorney. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation with heavy trial experience. Salary is DOE with an excellent benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and liability claims.
- Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
- Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to clients.
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting insurance defense.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
- 5-10 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, including trial experience.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
Please email resumes to: [email protected]
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06/30/2026 |
Parker & Landry, LLC was established in September of 2021 with one main goal: to provide our clients with the best legal advice to help their companies thrive. Our focus is workers’ compensation, but we also offer legal services for trucking litigation, class action lawsuits, insurance coverage disputes, products liability cases, construction cases, and corporate litigation and consulting. We take pride in our laid-back atmosphere and making ourselves available to clients whenever they may need us.
The successful candidate will be able to assist counsel in litigation from discovery to trial. We are looking for someone that is highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, has strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail, has extensive computer experience and is a self-motivated team player. Duties include administrative tasks such as management of attorney calendars, organizing work files and documents as well as assisting with legal research and drafting documents. Prefer someone with experience in workers compensation litigation.
MUST have litigation experience and experience in Workers Compensation preferred. MUST have valid DL and reliable transportation. Needs to be someone that learns quickly and prioritizes well.
Benefits and Wages: Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance option, Dental Insurance option, Supplemental Benefits option, Matching 401(k), Laid-back Atmosphere, Great Company Culture
Pay: DOE
Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday. No nights, No weekends.
Experience: Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Lafayette, LA 70503: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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Law Clerk/ Staff Attorney to begin August, 2026
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Job Description:
Judge Susan Theall is seeking a full-time law clerk/ staff attorney. The duties include, but are not limited to, organizing the docket for rule days; preparing bench memorandums; drafting judgments; acting as a go between for parties and the court; legal research and writing; analyzing pleadings; and any other tasks the court may need completed.
The clerk will need to learn the e-filing systems for Lafayette, Acadia and Vermilion Parishes. Within the system, the clerk will review filings and determine if they are suitable for Judge Theall to sign.
Qualifications:
• Must have a JD from an ABA accredited law school. If admitted to practice, candidates must be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association.
• Legal research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to convey legal concepts to attorneys and lay persons alike.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people, including attorneys and pro se litigants.
• Ability to work in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
Hours:
Full Time, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday
Please Send Resumes to:
Stephanie Van Fleet
[email protected]
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This position is at an insurance defense firm in Downtown Lafayette. We are seeking a full time legal assistant/ secretary at our high volume firm. Must have at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant/secretary. Pay is based upon experience, and the job offers holiday time, retirement plan and insurance benefits. Please send a resume and two letters of reference to the email below.
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Searching for an attorney at a general practice firm in Lafayette, Louisiana. I am looking for an attorney that would seek to gain experience, including courtroom experience, and to assist me with my practice. The compensation is based upon performance. Please send a resume and two letters of reference to [email protected]
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The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana is accepting applications for the position of a full-time, entry level Paralegal to be stationed in the LAFAYETTE office. The Office of the Federal Public Defender, which has staffed offices in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide court-appointed defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals unable to afford counsel.
Requirements. A Paralegal is a professional support position that provides legal research, writing, litigation, secretarial and clerical support to criminal defense attorneys. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or an alien authorized to work in the United States, and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory FBI fingerprint check and contingent upon the availability of funding.
Duties. Under the direction of assistant federal public defenders the Paralegal performs general case preparation; assists attorneys in trial; indexes and organizes legal research, motions, briefs, and instructions; provides calendaring and docket control support to the attorneys; indexes, prints, and summarizes discovery; assists in preparation and filing of pleadings, motions and briefs; drafts, edits and proofs client correspondence and memoranda; verifies citations; manages paper, electronic documents, discovery, and exhibits using litigation support software and tools; and other clerical or administrative duties, as assigned. The position requires occasional travel.
Selection Criteria. The successful applicant will have: a commitment to the representation of indigent accused persons; exceptional organizational skills, knowledge of and familiarity with federal criminal law, procedure, and evidence; knowledge of the methods and skills required to conduct legal research, writing, and analysis of cases and legal opinions; experience with and/or the ability to learn word processing, research software, and litigation support software in a legal setting (Word, Westlaw/Lexis Nexis, Adobe Acrobat, Case Map, Trial Director); good judgment, discretion, maturity, and professional presentation; the ability to communicate effectively with indigent clients, witnesses, colleagues, office staff and court personnel; a history of completing assignments on time; and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Salary and Benefits. The position is a full-time position with federal benefits and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position ranges in grade from FD-5 to FD-9, with a starting salary range of $36,118 (FD-5, Step 1) to $54,727 (FD-9, Step 1), with promotion potential up to the grade FD-14 without competition. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).
How to Apply. Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest, resume, and three references to, Dustin Talbot 102 Versailles Blvd., Suite 816, Lafayette, LA 70501, or [email protected]. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to fill out the Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment found here: https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ao078.pdf.
The Office of the Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.
This position is contingent on the availability of federal funding. Only those granted an interview will be contacted.
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Contract Support Specialist
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Acadian Companies is currently seeking a candidate for the full-time position of Contract Support Specialist in the Risk Management Department. The Contract Support Specialist will perform specific duties related to Contracts, including but not limited to initial drafting, reviewing, obtaining approvals when applicable, and follow-up.
This position is located at the Kaliste Saloom location and reports directly to the Contracts Manager. This position does not offer remote or work from home options.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create initial draft of multiple types of contracts, amendments, and addendums as directed
- Review, interpret, and redline contracts based on specific needs/requests
- Interpret multiple contract templates
- Review, interpret and modify details in multiple agreement record types in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software
- Collaborate with Business Team Members in various departments/divisions
- Prepare contract related reports for administrative review
- Review team email inbox, respond appropriately, assign tasks
- Collaborate and assist in the development of CLM
- Maintain specific listing, files, etc of agreements for contracts outside of CLM
- Assist Contracts Manager, General Counsel and Associate Counsel(s) as requested
- Other responsibilities, as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent; College degree preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience in Contract processes
- Vendor Management knowledge and experience preferred
- Property Management knowledge and experience preferred
- Ability to understand and interpret common legal terms
- Excellent Computer skills in Excel, Outlook and Google and Adobe Office Products
- Ability to learn other job-specific software applications, Salesforce Platform knowledge helpful
- Attention to detail; Problem-solving abilities; Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to adhere to productivity goals and departmental guidelines
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and work independently; Possess strong organizational skills
- Legal knowledge /experience
- Adhere to strict confidentiality
Application Link: https://myjobs.adp.com/acadiancompanies/cx/job-details?__tx_annotation=false&reqId=5001175821406
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