Civil Litigation Paralegal

Recruit Staff Hire, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Staff Hire, LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy defense practice in New Orleans. You will manage complex matters from inception through trial, coordinating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

This role emphasizes strong case management, e-filing, and meticulous document control, with opportunities to assist with discovery, trial preparations, and calendar management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of defense litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and deadlines.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery in state and federal courts.
• Manage case files from intake through resolution, including deadlines and calendars.
• Coordinate and prepare discovery responses and document production.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits and witness files.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed.
• Summarize medical records, depositions, and case documents.
• E-file documents and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Billing systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established, fast-paced law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy defense practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team of attorneys on complex matters from inception through trial.

** Responsibilities:**

• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery in state and federal courts
• Manage case files from intake through resolution, including maintaining deadlines and calendars
• Coordinate and prepare discovery responses, including document production and organization
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
• Summarize medical records, depositions, and case documents
• E-file documents and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures

** Requirements:**

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (defense preferred)
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, and deadlines
• Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal software (e.g., case management/billing systems) a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Company Description

Company Description

Recruit Staff Hire is a full service recruiting and staffing company that specializes in general office, legal, and accounting positions. We help our clients fill long term (temp to hire and direct hire) as well as temporary positions.