Legal Assistant

Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm based in downtown Lafayette with offices in Greater New Orleans that offers potential for advancement, annual salary increases, holiday bonuses, generous holiday schedule and competitive benefits for employees. We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our legal team in the Lafayette office. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn, and passionate about helping others as they develop their career in personal injury.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned legal teams.
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings, appointments, and depositions.
• Facilitate and document communication with clients, providing regular updates on their case status.
• Maintain contact with medical providers for billing, medical records, and coordination of client treatment.
• Maintain and organize case files and ensure documents are properly organized within the case management system.
• Document and manage case-related expenses and treatment costs.
• Request and ensure payment for invoices and handle settlement accounting tasks.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently in fast-paced environments while meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Some knowledge of case management software, legal terminology, and legal procedures.
• 1-2 years of prior experience as a legal assistant, secretary, or administrative assistant.
• Personal injury experience and familiarity with legal document preparation are strongly preferred.