Legal Secretary
Job Description
Everstaff is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a busy transactional practice in its Lafayette office. While prior transactional experience is preferred, candidates with strong law firm legal secretary backgrounds and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right individual.
Location: Lafayette, LA
Schedule: 100% Onsite, M-F 8am-5pm
Salary: $53,000 – $59,000 (Depending on experience)
Benefits offered
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys within a transactional practice
- Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal and business documents with high attention to detail
- Assist with compiling transactional documentation and supporting loan closing processes
- Enter conflict checks; open, maintain, and close electronic and physical client files
- Support attorney time entry, expense reimbursements, calendar coordination, and travel arrangements
- Redact and revise documents and exhibits accurately
- Assist with billing processes and utilize document management systems
- Provide general office administrative support including mail processing, conference room setup, onboarding support, and office coordination
- Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality client service
Qualifications
- 2–3+ years of legal secretary experience within a law firm environment
- Transactional, real estate, or title insurance experience preferred but not required
- Strong document formatting, editing, and proofreading skills
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to quickly learn billing, timekeeping, and document management systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)
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