Description Robert Half is seeking a Legal Secretary for our client in New Orleans, Louisiana. You will be a part of a dynamic team in the legal industry, focusing on construction law. Your role will be to manage client relations, maintain calendars, and process construction documents while providing paralegal support for litigation. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. Responsibilities • Manage and maintain client relations, ensuring all client needs are met • Oversee calendar management, coordinating and scheduling meetings as required • Assist in briefing, preparing and reviewing legal documents • Provide paralegal support in construction litigation cases • Handle construction documents with precision and accuracy • Use your knowledge of construction law to assist in various legal matters Requirements • Demonstrated experience in briefing and understanding legal terminologies • Proficiency in calendar management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments • Strong ability in maintaining detail-oriented client relations, managing inquiries, and resolving issues • Experience in litigation paralegal tasks, including research, case preparation, and documentation • Ability to understand and manage construction documents with attention to detail • Experience in construction litigation, understanding its complexities and nuances • Knowledge of construction law, its applications, and implications in legal proceedings Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. Apply with us today! TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .