Litigation Paralegal

PLAUCHE MASELLI PARKERSON LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation by preparing, organizing, and maintaining case files, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.

On-site role based in New Orleans requiring meticulous legal research, document review, calendar management, and coordination with clients and third parties to ensure timely trial preparation and courtroom logistics.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform Legal Document Preparation and manage Pleadings and Motions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in Document Review, including organizing, analyzing, and summarizing case materials.
• Proficiency in Legal Research using online databases and traditional resources to support case strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, including handling multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree (e.g., in legal studies or related field) strongly preferred.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and summarize documents and evidence.
• Coordinate with clients and third parties and assist with trial preparation including exhibits and witness lists.
• Manage deadlines and calendars and help file documents with courts and agencies.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication among the legal team.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Document review

Legal research

Written communication

Time management

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Ethics

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant degree

Tools

Legal practice management software

Document management systems

Office applications

Job description

Company Description

Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP is a defense litigation firm that has been serving clients since 1981. The firm focuses on complex matters including auto and trucking liability, premises and products liability, natural gas and pipeline liability, and environmental and contamination liability. It also handles commercial and construction liability cases and offers deep experience in trial and mediation. The attorneys at Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP are highly skilled in interpreting personal, commercial, and professional liability policies, providing clients with comprehensive legal guidance.

Role Description

The Litigation Paralegal is a full-time, on-site role based in New Orleans, LA. This role supports attorneys throughout all phases of litigation by preparing, organizing, and maintaining case files, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents. Daily responsibilities include conducting legal research, reviewing and summarizing documents and evidence, coordinating with clients and third parties, and assisting with trial preparation such as exhibits, witness lists, and courtroom logistics. The Litigation Paralegal will also manage deadlines and calendars, help file documents with courts and agencies, and ensure accurate and timely communication among the legal team.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform Legal Document Preparation and manage Pleadings and Motions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in Document Review, including organizing, analyzing, and summarizing case materials.
• Proficiency in Legal Research using online databases and traditional resources to support case strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, including handling multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree (e.g., in legal studies or related field) strongly preferred.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional ethics.