Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Staffmark Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a senior partner in medical malpractice and business litigation. This role involves trial preparation, managing discovery, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k Options

Qualifications

• Experience in medical malpractice and trial preparation is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trial preparation and manage legal documents.
• Communicate with clients and draft legal pleadings.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Legal Research

Trial Preparation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

File Management Systems

Calendaring Software

Dictation Software

Job description

Staffmark is looking to hire an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal in Lafayette, LA. If you have the required skills and experience, apply today!

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM



Pay will be based on experience.

We are seeking a motivated and organized Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide support to a busy senior partner specializing in medical malpractice, maritime, and business litigation. Your duties will include trial preparation, handling discovery, summarizing depositions and medical records, drafting pleadings and subpoenas, and communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting in trial preparation and legal research


• Handling discovery and summarizing depositions and medical records


• Communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel


• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and subpoenas


• Coordinating depositions and independent medical exams (IME's)


• Managing files, calendaring, and assisting with dictation and typing

Qualifications:

• Experience in medical malpractice, insurance defense, medical summaries, discovery, and trial preparation


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Proficient in file management, calendaring, and dictation typing


• Energetic, motivated, and willing to take initiative

Benefits Include:

We offer great benefits to show our appreciation for your hard work, including weekly pay via direct deposit or pay card, employee discounts, referral bonus opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k options.

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About Staffmark

Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.