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Legal Assistant

Degan, Blanchard & Nash

Posted 10/29/25

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400 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, 70130

Full-Time
Entry level
Legal
In Person

Job Description

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 team and play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals. 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 and paralegals, including filing, data entry, and correspondence.
  • Ensure all tasks are completed with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness.
Requirements

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; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
  • 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. 

Benefit Highlights:

  • Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
  • HSA with Employer Contribution
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Generous PTO allotment
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

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About Degan, Blanchard & Nash

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Degan, Blanchard & Nash has an international practice that covers all areas of the law. Our results-oriented dedication to our clients is supported by the numerous awards the firm and its attorneys have received. The firm received the Global Law Experts Practice Award, and was selected as Corporate International Magazine's "Insurance Law Firm of the Year" for the State of Louisiana. We have also been selected as a "Go-To Law Firm" by ALM's Corporate Counsel Magazine and were recognized as a "Best Law Firm" in U.S. News—Best Lawyers. We have a Martindale Hubbell Law Directory AV rating and are listed in Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters. Additionally, Degan, Blanchard & Nash has been accepted as a member of the prestigious International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Defense Litigation Group), which is dedicated to the highest standard of integrity, credibility, and quality of work product. We are also a member of the Professional Liability Defense Federation.

Our attorneys' outstanding client service and prominence in the legal field has garnered them individual awards as well. The firm's attorneys regularly appear on yearly "top lawyers" lists, including Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers and Rising Stars; are presenters at seminars across the United States,