Paralegal

MG+M The Law Firm; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Paralegal (Regular Full-Time) to support the toxic tort practice. The role involves managing multiple complex litigation matters, assisting with trial preparation, and handling discovery and case assessments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of defense litigation experience in Louisiana, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in MS Office, Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress. A hybrid work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ defense litigation experience in Louisiana.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with trial preparation, logistics, and client reporting.
• Monitor filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft pre-trial motions and pleadings.
• Review discovery documents and summarize case material.
• Attend trials and assist the trial team.

Skills

Defense litigation

Louisiana law

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

PACER

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

File & Serve Xpress

Job description

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Paralegal

Regular Full-Time New Orleans, LA, US

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.

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?

We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 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.