Legal Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator

Job overview

The Legal Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator role is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA, with compensation not specified; the posting describes compensation as competitive and based on experience and qualifications. The position supports trial attorneys handling high-stakes litigation nationwide at Arnold & Itkin LLP, a trial firm that reports billions of dollars in client recoveries. The coordinator combines front-desk coverage with litigation and administrative support, helping attorneys and teams manage filings, deadlines, calendars, documents, and trial preparation. Accurate, discreet coordination contributes to efficient service for the firm and its clients.

What you'll do

• Staff the front desk, answer calls, greet guests and vendors, and maintain conference rooms and office appearance
• support attorneys and team members
• manage calendars, meetings, events, and travel arrangements
• e-file in state and federal courts and docket deadlines
• prepare and proofread legal documents
• schedule depositions and prepare hearing notebooks
• assist with trial preparation
• process expense reports
• coordinate communications and conference calls
• maintain confidentiality and follow firm policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

baton rouge la

arnold & itkin llp

legal assistant

front desk coordinator

litigation support

e-filing

docketing

trial preparation

calendaring

confidentiality

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• firm-paid employee-only medical premium
• 401(k) plan with firm contribution after one year
• paid holidays and PTO
• short-term disability
• life and AD&D
• EAP
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Supports nationwide high-stakes litigation; benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays and PTO, retirement contributions, and professional development.

About the employer

Arnold & Itkin LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.