Legal Assistant
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Lafayette, LA · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
WESTAFF is hiring a Legal Assistant for a company located in Lafayette, LA
Pay: $38k to 46k a year
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance (100% premium paid for employee)
• 401k after 1 year
• 2 weeks vacation
• Christmas Bonus opportunity
Responsibilities:
• Dictation Transcription
• Managing calendars/scheduling
• Preparing legal documents (pleading, motions, contracts)
• E-filing with various courts
• Data Entry (PC Law) and monthly billing
• Communication with clients, counsel and courts
• Maintain Case Files
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, APPLY TODAY!
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