Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Cook Yancey King & Galloway, APLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, is looking for a full-time paralegal/legal assistant to support a fast-paced litigation attorney. The role involves preparing cases, attending court, and maintaining case files. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players with strong organizational and communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of legal experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and answering discovery requests.
• Scheduling witness and expert depositions.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Requesting and summarizing medical records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Established law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a full-time paralegal/legal assistant for a fast-paced litigation attorney. The paralegal/legal assistant will work directly with the attorney to prepare cases, appear in court for approved cases, participate in fact-finding projects, and maintain an index system for all case files. Must be a team player, problem solver, and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and be committed to meeting client needs. The position requires close collaboration with the attorney in handling cases.

Responsibilities

1. Drafting and answering discovery requests
2. Scheduling witness and expert depositions
3. Drafting pleadings
4. Requesting and summarizing medical records

Qualifications

1. 3 to 5 years of legal experience preferred but not required
2. Paralegal certificate preferred but not required

The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience and a great benefits package.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice