Paralegal

Mg M The Law Firm; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k)

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm in New Orleans is seeking a Paralegal to support the toxic tort practice. The role involves handling multiple complex litigation matters, assisting with trial prep, document review, and client communication.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of defense litigation experience in Louisiana, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress. This position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ yearsb defense litigation experience with Louisiana cases.
• Bachelor1 Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong time management.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with trial preparation, logistics, and client reporting.
• Monitor case filings and provide assessments to attorneys.
• Draft initial drafts of pre-trial motions and pleadings.
• Review discovery material including medical records and documents.
• Prepare case assessments for review by associates and partners.
• Track billable time and maintain contemporaneous records.
• Attend trials to assist the trial team.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing).

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Louisiana practice

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

PACER

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor1 Degree

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

File & Serve Xpress

Excel

Job description

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Paralegal

Regular Full-Time New Orleans, LA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1579

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for an Paralegal to support the toxic tort practice in our New Orleans office.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation firm focused on complex civil matters. Our work is diverse but concentrated in toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach every case as a unified team, working closely with our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and logistics, administrative/case management, client reporting, expert retention, and client communication.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pre-trial pleadings.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.
• Attendance at trials assisting trial team with all trial related matters.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must).

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+ years’ defense litigation experience with Louisiana cases.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Customer service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions, complete tasks on time, work independently, and commit to the hours necessary to meet deadlines.
• Teamwork: Contribute to building a positive team spirit and support the success of colleagues.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional in interactions with a wide variety of individuals.
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Consistently punctual with excellent attendance.
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Why Should You Apply?

• hybrid work environment
• competitive compensation
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k)

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.