Legal Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator
About the role
If you are driven to work on life-changing, industry-defining cases; committed to seeking justice for real people; and motivated to deliver results for your clients—no matter what—Arnold & Itkin LLP (“AI”) offers an exceptional opportunity. We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated Legal Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator to join our Baton Rouge office, supporting trial attorneys in high-stakes litigation nationwide. AI is one of the premier trial firms in the United States, with offices in Houston, Dallas, Midland, San Antonio, Albuquerque, and Baton Rouge. The firm has secured billions of dollars in recoveries for its clients and has achieved record-setting verdicts and settlements across nearly every state. Noteworthy Results Include $8 billion punitive damages verdict for single products liability plaintiff;$557 million verdict for woman hit by a train;$222 million verdict for widow of man killed in industrial accident;$205 million settlement for multiple clients on the eve of trial;$171 million settlement for numerous industrial workers;$117 million verdict for pregnant woman in tragic car accident;$110 million settlement for individuals harmed by dangerous products;$87 million settlement for man who was severely burned while working in an industrial job;$76.6 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about side effects of an anti-psychotic drug;$72 million settlement for man injured in oil field accident;$44 million verdict for man who lost his leg in a crane collapse;$41 million verdict in commercial dispute—the largest commercial verdict in the state of Hawaii;$39.7 million verdict for man injured in a workplace fire.
This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge. Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- On a day-to-day basis, staff the front desk by answering calls, greeting guests and vendors, maintaining conference rooms, ensuring overall office appearance, and assisting with legal work.
- Works primarily under the direction of an assigned group of attorneys and/or team members to effectively and efficiently meet Firm and client needs.
- Assist in managing busy and frequently changing calendars, including coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, and events.
- Perform e-filing in state and federal