Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & Discovery Expert

Lewis Brisbois; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Sick leave

Vacation time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The New Orleans, LA office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience to support a minimum of four attorneys. Responsibilities include document management, discovery support, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidate has pre-trial/trial experience and familiarity with Louisiana and Federal filing rules. Benefits include 401k with employer match, sick and vacation time, and clear paths for growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements.
• At least three (3) years of litigation work experience, General Liability background preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong Excel skills required
• Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
• This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Responsibilities

• Review, creation, and organization of documents and files.
• Obtain records and compile information for discovery, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Support pre-trial and trial activities.
• Adhere to Louisiana State and Federal filing rules and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Ability to work under deadlines

Flexibility with hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The New Orleans, LA office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience to support a minimum of four attorneys. Responsibilities include document management, discovery support, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidate has pre-trial/trial experience and familiarity with Louisiana and Federal filing rules. Benefits include 401k with employer match, sick and vacation time, and clear paths for growth within a collaborative team.