Senior Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal / Litigation Attorney (Contract)

Position:           Senior Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal / Litigation Attorney (Contract)

Location:          Remote

Schedule:         Part-time (approx. 20 hours per week)

Compensation: Up to $50/hour depending on experience

How to Apply:  Please submit your résumé along with a writing sample to angie@taylorburnham.com

If we believe you may be a good fit, we will send you a questionnaire to complete.

About Us

Burnham Law Firm, founded by Taylor Burnham in New Orleans in 2022, focuses on personal injury matters and advocating for individuals harmed by the negligence of others. The firm is known for negotiating fair settlements and aggressively pursuing litigation when insurance companies fail to act responsibly. Burnham Law Firm is committed to providing client-centered representation, clear communication, and strong courtroom advocacy. Team members can expect a collaborative environment that values ethical practice, professional growth, and high-quality legal work.

Job Description

Burnham Law Firm is seeking an experienced, sharp, and detail-oriented Senior Litigation Paralegal or Contract Attorney for a part-time role. This position is designed for an experienced litigation professional who requires minimal training and can immediately contribute to active litigation matters. Responsibilities include managing discovery, drafting substantive motions, preparing demand packages, and supporting case strategy across plaintiff personal injury, workers' compensation, DWI/traffic, and select criminal defense matters.

*Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership of assigned matters, enjoys tackling complex litigation challenges, and can confidently handle substantive litigation work with minimal supervision. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with Louisiana procedure, and secondarily Georgia and Texas procedure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
• Deep familiarity with drafting substantive legal motions, pleadings, and discovery (experience with Louisiana Civil District Courts preferred).
• Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting skills
• Experience managing multiple active litigation files simultaneously
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia civil and criminal court procedures and e-filing platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Discovery & Litigation:

• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Propound discovery to multiple defendants and monitor deadlines
• Draft Motions to Compel and related discovery motions
• Prepare Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions in Limine, Motions to Strike, and other litigation pleadings
• Calendar deadlines and follow ups, inform law firm of upcoming deadlines
• Draft Motions to Set for Trial, Motions to Amend, Motions to Withdraw, and other civil motions
• Draft writ applications, appellate briefs, and oppositions
• Prepare and issue subpoenas for records and witnesses
• Coordinate Rule 30(b)(6) and corporate representative depositions
• Review defense pleadings and summarize admissions, denials, and affirmative defenses
• Prepare deposition outlines for parties and experts
• E-file pleadings in Louisiana courts

Demand & Settlement:

• Prepare comprehensive settlement demand packages
• Draft bad faith and Stowers demand letters
• Review settlement offers and assist with negotiation strategy
• Draft Letters of Understanding and settlement correspondence

Medical & Case Development:

• Prepare medical chronologies and treatment summaries
• Draft petitions from intake materials
• Identify proper defendants, venue, and causes of action
• Conduct legal research on Louisiana law and evidentiary issues
• Assist in trial preparation and litigation strategy

Case Administration:

• Maintain litigation calendars and court deadlines
• Coordinate discovery deadlines and scheduling orders
• Communicate with opposing counsel regarding authorizations and case materials
• Coordinate with workers' compensation counsel when applicable
• Conduct client intake and gather information necessary for litigation

Investigation:

• Research companies online and identify registered agents and general counselors
• Draft and send out preservation letters and notices of representation

What You’ll Gain

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a boutique trial firm handling sophisticated plaintiff litigation. Additionally you’ll be able to work on interesting criminal defense cases. You'll have meaningful responsibility, direct involvement in litigation strategy, and the flexibility of a part-time contract role. If you have significant personal injury litigation experience and are looking for flexible contract work, we'd love to hear from you.