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Insurance Defense Paralegal
A complex litigation law firm located in the New Orleans area is seeking a temp-to-hire insurance defense Paralegal to join their team. Candidates must have 5 years of litigation experience in personal injury defense work and possibly construction defect cases. Must have experience issuing subpoenas, ordering records, and doing medical chronologies. Candidates must also be well-versed in filing in state (Louisiana) and federal courts.
Duties include:
Review, organize, and summarize case files and documents to support attorneys in trial preparation.
Examine records to identify additional information needed to advance case strategy.
Draft routine legal documents, including notices, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence.
Prepare and coordinate discovery materials.
Order, review, and summarize medical records as needed.
Analyze case matters and prepare evaluations and status reports for clients.
Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, staff, and external parties to exchange or obtain information.
Record billable time daily using the firm?s accounting and billing software.
Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining efficiency and a high level of accuracy under pressure.
Utilize firm software effectively and adapt to handling tasks from multiple team members.
Adhere to ethical standards as outlined in the applicable State Rules of Professional Conduct.
Minimum of 5 years of recent Insurance Defense paralegal experience, including both State and Federal litigation.
Bachelor?s degree and/or an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Pro.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects with competing priorities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and mediators.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define issues, gather data, assess facts, and draw well-supported conclusions.
Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and a commitment to quality improvement.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 136184 when responding to this ad.
Temp-to-hire Insurance Defense Paralegal- New Orleans
A complex litigation law firm located in the New Orleans area is seeking a temp-to-hire insurance defense Paralegal to join their team. Candidates must have 5 years of litigation experience in personal injury defense work and possibly construction defect cases. Must have experience issuing subpoenas, ordering records, and doing medical chronologies. Candidates must also be well-versed in filing in state (Louisiana) and federal courts.
Duties include:
Essential Job Responsibilities
Review, organize, and summarize case files and documents to support attorneys in trial preparation.
Examine records to identify additional information needed to advance case strategy.
Draft routine legal documents, including notices, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence.
Prepare and coordinate discovery materials.
Order, review, and summarize medical records as needed.
Analyze case matters and prepare evaluations and status reports for clients.
Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, staff, and external parties to exchange or obtain information.
Record billable time daily using the firm?s accounting and billing software.
Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining efficiency and a high level of accuracy under pressure.
Utilize firm software effectively and adapt to handling tasks from multiple team members.
Adhere to ethical standards as outlined in the applicable State Rules of Professional Conduct.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Minimum of 5 years of recent Insurance Defense paralegal experience, including both State and Federal litigation.
Bachelor?s degree and/or an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Pro.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects with competing priorities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and mediators.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define issues, gather data, assess facts, and draw well-supported conclusions.
Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and a commitment to quality improvement.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000