Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary – Transactional Practice (Lafayette, LA)

About the Opportunity

Search Group Solutions is partnering with a respected professional services firm in Lafayette, Louisiana that has an immediate need for a Legal Secretary to support its transactional practice.

This is an on-site role supporting attorneys and administrative teams in a fast-paced environment. While prior legal secretarial experience is strongly preferred, the firm is open to training motivated candidates due to the urgency of the hire.

Position Summary

The Legal Secretary will provide administrative and document support to attorneys handling business and transactional matters. This role is responsible for maintaining files, preparing and editing legal documents, managing calendars, and supporting daily office operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary Range: $53,000 – $59,000, depending on experience

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site (Lafayette office)

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal and transactional documents

Compile documentation for business and loan closing transactions

Maintain electronic and physical client files in accordance with firm procedures

Enter conflict checks and manage file openings and closures

Support attorney time entry, billing coordination, and expense reporting

Assist with calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel scheduling

Utilize document management, redlining, and timekeeping systems

Perform accurate document revisions, redactions, and exhibit preparation

Communicate with internal teams to support workflow and client service

Provide general office support, including mail handling, conference room setup, onboarding assistance, and facilities coordination

Qualifications and Experience

2–3 years of administrative or secretarial experience in a legal setting preferred

Transactional legal support experience strongly preferred

Exposure to title insurance and real estate matters is a plus

Experience supporting loan closings and business transactions preferred

Advanced document editing, formatting, and proofreading skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to learn and adapt to firm-specific software and systems

Strong organizational and time management skills

Professional written and verbal communication abilities

Work Environment

This position is based full-time in the Lafayette office and supports a collaborative legal team. The role offers long-term stability, hands-on training, and the opportunity to develop within a professional services environment.