Client-Centric Litigation Paralegal

Pandit Law Firm; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandit Law Firm seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support Attorneys in pre-litigation and litigation, advancing claims efficiently while delivering excellent client service. The role emphasizes task discipline, document drafting, and diligent file management within Litify and MS Office.

You will interact with clients and witnesses, prepare for conferences, mediation, hearings, and trials, and ensure timely filings and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and internal team
• Ability to review and execute tasks on a docket
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Comfort with court filing guidelines and procedures
• Proficiency in the Litify platform and MS Office tools

Responsibilities

• Meet all critical deadlines, specifically court-related and firm-related
• Follow case handling task list to establish a solid foundation for each matter
• Communicate with clients regarding document requests and claim updates
• Draft legal documents (lawsuits, motions, pleadings, letters) with oversight
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather information for cases
• Assist attorneys with mediation and trial preparations including organizing exhibits
• Handle state and federal court filings
• Prepare and maintain case files with organized documents
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions for attorneys
• Draft correspondence on behalf of attorneys
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive case information
• Build and maintain client satisfaction through excellent service
• Diligently document key information in Litify for case timelines

Skills

Client communication

Deadline management

Interviewing clients and witnesses

Case management

Tools

Litify

RingCentral

Slack

MS Office 365

Job description

Pandit Law Firm seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support Attorneys in pre-litigation and litigation, advancing claims efficiently while delivering excellent client service. The role emphasizes task discipline, document drafting, and diligent file management within Litify and MS Office.

You will interact with clients and witnesses, prepare for conferences, mediation, hearings, and trials, and ensure timely filings and confidentiality.