Legal Assistant – Litigation Support (Baton Rouge)

About the role

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is seeking a Litigation Assistant to provide on‑site legal administrative support at its Baton Rouge office. The role is ideal for a detail‑oriented individual eager to learn the fundamentals of creditor‑rights litigation and document management.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and process data to ensure workflow compliance with client and firm expectations.
• Assist the Office Manager and attorneys with high‑level legal administrative tasks.
• Update internal software to track the status of each account in the assigned inventory.
• Prepare documentation for attorney review and file pleadings (paper or e‑file) with state courts.
• Answer incoming calls and communicate professionally with team members and external parties.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a professional, winning attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible 40‑hour week and meet physical requirements such as lifting five pounds and sitting for most of the day.

Required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

What we offer

• Base hourly rate of $19.00‑$20.00 plus applicable bonus.
• Opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized creditor‑rights law firm.