Senior Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & Discovery

Jones Walker LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support litigation attorneys across a wide range of matters, from intake to resolution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include case intake, discovery, motion practice, trial prep, and post-judgment matters, with emphasis on pleadings, document production, and Bates labeling.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the litigation process, including discovery, document management, and trial support.
• Experience with document review and e-discovery platforms (Relativity preferred).
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal court filing systems (including PACER/CM-ECF).
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents, including medical records, financial records, and trial exhibits.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interacting with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with iManage and secure file-sharing platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience required, preferably in a mid- to large-sized law firm.
• Experience supporting trial teams through verdict, including exhibit management, witness preparation, and courtroom logistics, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant litigation experience preferred; significant litigation paralegal experience may be considered in lieu of formal educational credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement, and post-judgment matters.
• Prepare, organize, and manage pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and production materials under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate and manage document production, including Bates labeling, redactions, and secure delivery to opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, deposition summaries, and trial binders.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files in firm document management systems.
• Work with litigation support teams and vendors on Relativity databases, document hosting, archiving, and cost management.
• Track and manage critical deadlines, court filings, and compliance with local, state, and federal court rules.
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with matter close-out, including record retention, file transfers, and coordination of physical and electronic materials.
• Accurately record time and meet billable and administrative expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation process knowledge

Relativity experience

PACER/CM-ECF familiarity

Document management

Trial support

Timekeeping / billing

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

iManage

Job description

Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support litigation attorneys across a wide range of matters, from intake to resolution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include case intake, discovery, motion practice, trial prep, and post-judgment matters, with emphasis on pleadings, document production, and Bates labeling.