Legal Support Specialist - Metairie, LA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Metairie, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Legal Support Specialist on the House Counsel team, you’ll provide administrative support to a group in the company’s legal department. You’ll generate and file standard form pleadings and correspondence, perform data entry, create document review requests, and manage contact cards. You’ll collect, coordinate, and handle legal documents, and process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and court filings. You’ll also build new case files, prioritize existing ones, and handle file closure procedures. This is an in-office role. Candidates must be within a reasonable driving distance of the Metairie, Louisiana office. Compensation is $20.30–$22.31 per hour, with an annual cash Gainshare incentive payment of up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent or higher.
At least one year of experience in an administrative role.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work in a variety of system applications.
Ability to adhere to and adjust to changing deadlines, use time management skills, and follow written procedures.
Must be within a reasonable driving distance of the Metairie, Louisiana office.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work in a variety of system applications.
Ability to adhere to and adjust to changing deadlines, use time management skills, and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to a group in the company’s legal department.
Generate and file standard form pleadings and correspondence.
Perform data entry, create document review requests, and manage contact cards.
Collect, coordinate, and handle legal documents.
Process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and court filings.
Build new case files, prioritize existing files, and handle file closure procedures.

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including free preventive care.
Wellness and mental health programs.
Health care flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
Life insurance.
Paid time off, including volunteer time off.
Paid and unpaid sick leave where applicable.
Short- and long-term disability.
Parental and family leave.
Military leave and pay.
Employee Resource Groups and a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture.
Career development and tuition assistance.
Annual cash Gainshare incentive payment of up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance.