Job Description

Transactional Legal Secretary – Lafayette (Onsite)

A well-established regional law firm with multiple offices across Louisiana and Texas is seeking an experienced Transactional Legal Secretary to join its Lafayette office. This position is fully onsite and supports attorneys handling real estate, title, and business transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business and real estate transaction work, including title insurance and loan closing documentation
• Compile and prepare transactional documents and exhibits
• Perform advanced editing, formatting, and proofreading with high accuracy
• Redact, revise, and organize documents and supporting materials
• Manage conflict checks, file opening, and maintenance of electronic and physical matter files
• Coordinate attorney time entry, expense reimbursements, calendars, and occasional travel
• Utilize timekeeping, billing, redlining, and document management systems

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of transactional legal secretary experience
• Strong background in title insurance and real estate transactions
• Excellent document production skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn and work within firm software tools and document management systems

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)
• Supportive, people-first culture and meaningful work environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

The firm is committed to a workplace that provides equal employment opportunities and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

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