Paralegal

Law Firms; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms in Lake Charles, Louisiana is looking to hire multiple Paralegals to support attorneys in various civil, criminal, and employment litigation matters. The role requires at least 3 years of paralegal experience and strong skills in writing, advocacy, and case management. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan are offered. The salary ranges between $50,000 – $73,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience required.
• Background in civil litigation, business litigation, employment, or criminal law.
• Strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in litigation matters.
• Assist with trial preparation and court filings.
• Manage case files and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and investigations.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation background

Business litigation background

Employment law background

Criminal law background

Strong writing skills

Advocacy skills

Case management skills

Job description

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana(On-site)

Practice Areas: Civil | Business | Employment | Criminal (Basically any litigation)

A growing and highly respected full-service law firm is seeking multiple Paralegals to join its expanding team in Louisiana. The firm handles a diverse mix of plaintiff and defense matters across civil litigation, business litigation, employment law, and criminal defense.

What You’ll Work On:

• Support attorneys in civil, criminal, employment, and commercial litigation matters
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, and court filings
• Discovery Management, Drafting Documents, Research & Case Planning, Trial Assistance, E-Filling, and Calendaring.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage case files, deadlines, calendaring, and litigation support tasks
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of paralegal experience
• Background in civil litigation, business litigation, employment, or criminal.
• Strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills

Salary: The annual salary for this position is between $50,000 – $73,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off