Litigation Paralegal

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in New Orleans is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of paralegal experience, a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting in the litigation process, drafting pleadings, and managing trial preparations. This firm offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, emphasizing a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience required.
• Must be willing to work in-person at the firm's office.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the litigation process, especially construction cases.
• Draft pleadings and motions like notices of deposition.
• Prepare witness lists and manage scheduling orders.
• Coordinate trial testimony with experts and clients.
• Perform basic legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong oral communication

Strong written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis/Nexis

Adobe

Adobe

Job description

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC is a respected law firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving a diverse client base including public companies, private businesses, governmental entities, non‑profits, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. The firm focuses on providing exceptional legal services in practice areas where its attorneys and support staff excel. Known for a commitment to superior service and results, the firm has established a reputation for excellence in the legal industry.

Irwin Fritchie has consistently been recognized on the New Orleans CityBusiness “Best Places to Work” listing, and we believe our collaborative, team-oriented work culture has been a driving factor to our success. We invite talented professionals to join our dedicated team.

Applications will be kept confidential. Please email your resume to [e-mail]

Role Description

Irwin Fritchie is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our New Orleans team. The paralegal candidate will be expected to work as a team player and utilize their experience and judgment to assist with supporting the team’s efforts. Candidates must show initiative, have excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and be proficient with technology – particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe, along with other litigation software. On the job training will also be provided. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience. A bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, in‑person attendance at the firm’s office is required.

Competitive salary with a full benefits package with options including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO).

• All phases of the litigation process, particularly as it relates to construction cases
• Drafting basic pleadings and motions such as notices of deposition and subpoenas
• Preparation of witness/exhibit lists, pre‑trial inserts and pre‑trial orders
• Management of the scheduling order and deadlines therein
• Scheduling trial testimony of experts & clients
• Basic legal research skills such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis
• Demonstrating initiative, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, being adaptable to fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and managing multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Navigating electronic databases and documents for organization, review, and/or summary
• Being enthusiastic about learning and strong interpersonal skills for interaction with all firm personnel, clients, outside counsel, and vendors
• Exercising professional judgment, and proactively communicating with team members
• Being proficient in managing and navigating matters and pleadings in Louisiana state and federal courts
• Effectively setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects for several attorneys
• Search database programs and assisting with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
• Being exceptionally well organized and detail oriented, as well as adaptable to changing priorities
• Managing a case all the way through trial preparation/trial attendance