Litigation Paralegal - Busy Defense, Trial Prep, Parking

Strategic Recruitment Solutions; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking allowance

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a busy CBD civil defense practice in New Orleans. This role suits a paralegal who wants to reduce or remove billable requirements or a capable legal assistant ready to advance with strong civil litigation experience and sharp technical skills.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing Odyssey/PACER e-filings, maintaining calendars, and assisting with trial preparation and deposition

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Civil defense background preferred.
• Strong proofreading, legal formatting, and document management skills.
• Familiarity with Louisiana Civil procedure and local rules.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and file pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, and motions.
• Manage Louisiana state and federal e-filing (Odyssey, PACER).
• Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines.
• Organize case files, trial binders, and exhibits.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and depositions.
• Coordinate scheduling and witness preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Paralegal experience

Job description

Strategic Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a busy CBD civil defense practice in New Orleans. This role suits a paralegal who wants to reduce or remove billable requirements or a capable legal assistant ready to advance with strong civil litigation experience and sharp technical skills.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing Odyssey/PACER e-filings, maintaining calendars, and assisting with trial preparation and deposition