Paralegal-Insurance Defense

LeoForce; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in New Orleans, LA is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Insurance Defense team. This role supports attorneys with pleadings, discovery, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate, and strong research, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Westlaw/LexisNexis and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as paralegal in high-volume insurance defense.
• Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.
• Extensive experience in litigation support and familiarity with litigation process.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on insurance defense matters.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and case-related documents.
• Coordinating and managing timelines for cases to meet deadlines.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, databases, and physical records.
• Assisting with trial preparation and witness coordination.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as needed.
• Providing administrative support including scheduling and drafting correspondence.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Paralegal-Insurance Defense

New Orleans,LA, US

6903328

13 hours ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Details

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic Insurance Defense team. This role is a crucial part of our legal department, providing comprehensive support to our attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and a passion for detail-oriented work. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced paralegal looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the legal field.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on various insurance defense matters.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and other case-related documents.
• Coordinating and managing timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.
• Providing administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably within a high volume insurance defense setting.
• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent legal studies. (Nice to have)
• Extensive experience in litigation support, including a thorough understanding of the litigation process and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, clients, and court personnel.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.

A bit about us

A top Insurance Defense firm in NOLA is looking to hire 2 Paralegals, ideally with Insurance Defense experience coming from a high volume law firm.

Why join us?

A top Insurance Defense firm in NOLA is looking to hire 2 Paralegals, ideally with Insurance Defense experience coming from a high volume law firm.
We have a supportive staff, great culture..think fun work event, supportive training staff and a solid onboarding program

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