Insurance Defense Paralegal — High-Volume Litigation

Jobot; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Paralegal to join our Insurance Defense team. You will support attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, handling pleadings, research, and trial prep with a focus on insurance matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of paralegal experience, an ABA-approved certificate preferred, and strong skills in legal research tools, organization, and communication. This role offers growth in a dynamic legal department.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably within a high volume insurance defense setting.
• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent legal studies. (Nice to have)
• Extensive experience in litigation support, including a thorough understanding of the litigation process and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, clients, and court personnel.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on various insurance defense matters.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and other case-related documents.
• Coordinating and managing timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.
• Providing administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobot in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Paralegal to join our Insurance Defense team. You will support attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, handling pleadings, research, and trial prep with a focus on insurance matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of paralegal experience, an ABA-approved certificate preferred, and strong skills in legal research tools, organization, and communication. This role offers growth in a dynamic legal department.