Critical to Everything We Do.

In the legal profession, success is a team sport. And working alongside the Breazeale Sachse attorneys is a highly trained, well-organized support staff that keeps our firm running effectively and efficiently. From legal assistance to research and information technology, there are many opportunities to apply your talents and skills—to become part of a respected legal team.

To help ensure your success, we offer a comprehensive training program that includes workshops on legal writing and presentation skills; internal and external continuing education programs; and firm and departmental lunches/discussion forums. Your commitment will be rewarded with one of the most generous compensation and benefit packages in our local markets. In addition to competitive salaries, we provide life, medical, dental, and disability insurance; a 401(k) tax-deferred savings plan; certain bar association membership fees; and the cost of attendance at continuing legal education programs.

Career Opportunities 

Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Baton Rouge and New Orleans)

We are seeking organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistants/ Paralegals to provide administrative and substantive legal support to attorneys. This combined role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, case files, court filings, and deadlines.

• Prepare and proofread correspondence and legal documents; draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and contracts for attorney review.

• Conduct legal and factual research, summarize records, and coordinate discovery and document production.

• Organize exhibits and case materials; assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation.

• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel.

• Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and administrative support.

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm or legal department.

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document preparation.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with document management, legal billing, and state and federal electronic filing systems.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

• Litigation or insurance defense experience preferred.

Work environment: Professional office setting with occasional overtime for deadlines and trial preparation.

To apply for this position, please send a current resume to joann.territo@bswllp.com

Breazeale Sachse is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age,