Paralegal

Jobot; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

AFLAC disability

Annual reviews

Career growth

Bonuses

401(k) with profit-sharing

PTO

Job summary

Jobot in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced paralegal to support attorneys by preparing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized professional who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include legal research, maintaining case files, drafting and proofreading documents, and coordinating deposits, hearings, trials, and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented paralegal with strong organizational skills.
• Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and gather case-related information.
• Coordinate and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings.

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us

We specialize in insurance defense. Our firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal services, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal to support our attorneys in delivering top-tier legal representation to our clients. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

• PPO Healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance, and AFLAC disability plans
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews
• Opportunities for career growth and partnership
• Structured bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with automatic contributions and the potential for profit-sharing

PTO

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and gather case-related information.
• Coordinate and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings.

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