Paralegal

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services; Jackson (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is hiring a Paralegal in Jackson, Louisiana, to support their construction litigation and arbitration practice. This position emphasizes teamwork and training, making it ideal for detail-oriented professionals with experience in civil litigation.

The successful candidate will manage legal documents, conduct research, and assist in trial preparation. The firm also offers competitive pay and benefits, with potential for remote work after initial employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation in Louisiana.
• Ability to manage a large volume of documents.
• Strong communication skills with clients and court staff.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation and mediation.
• Draft and manage legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Legal research

Experience with ESI

Knowledge of Relativity

Knowledge of Trial Director

Job description

Wray & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal with experience in civil litigation in Louisiana to support our construction litigation and arbitration practice. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, growth-focused team where training, mentorship, and professional development are core values.

We are looking for applicants who thrive in a team-oriented environment. Many of our cases involve both complex factual disputes that require expert testimony and the management and review of large volumes of paper documents and electronically stored information (ESI). We have available to us some of the latest legal technology in the industry. We prefer experience with these types of programs, but training is available.

We offer competitive pay and benefits.

• Support Attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Draft, revise, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, affidavits, and correspondence.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts compliance with court rules.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.
• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical case files, including key documents, evidence, and exhibits.
• Coordinate and manage case calendars, including deadlines, court dates, depositions, and meetings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, preparing witness outlines, and onsite support at court proceedings or depositions.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court staff, and outside experts.
• Track and report billable time using the firm's legal billing software.
• Provide administrative support and assist with various projects as needed.
• Knowledge and experience with Relativity and Trial Director is preferred.
• Some travel will be required, and remote work may be an option after the first year, or on an as needed basis to be determined.