Property Litigation Paralegal 1-2 – Trial Prep & Research

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a Paralegal 1-2 to support the Property Litigation Unit. You will draft legal documents, organize files, and prepare trial notebooks and exhibits to bring property cases to resolution.

You will conduct legal research, manage access to resources like Westlaw, and assist in trial preparation and at trial under Attorney 3 guidance. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of ABA-approved paralegal program or equivalent.
• CP certification or JD degree is acceptable.
• Strong organizational and research skills for litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Draft petitions and discovery responses and organize litigation files.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits for property disputes.
• Assist Attorney 3 at trial and in trial preparation.
• Coordinate document production and public records requests.
• Monitor mandatory training and safety compliance as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Case management

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal program

Certified Paralegal (CP) certification

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a Paralegal 1-2 to support the Property Litigation Unit. You will draft legal documents, organize files, and prepare trial notebooks and exhibits to bring property cases to resolution.

You will conduct legal research, manage access to resources like Westlaw, and assist in trial preparation and at trial under Attorney 3 guidance. Background checks apply.