What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Paralegal position at Strategic Recruitment Solutions?
A respected CBD civil defense law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced practice. This role is ideal for a paralegal who no longer wishes to have a billable requirement or a legal assistant that is ready to trade up with strong civil litigation experience and mad technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, and file pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, and motions
- Manage Louisiana state and federal e-filing (Odyssey, PACER)
- Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines
- Organize case files, trial binders, and exhibits
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and depositions
- Coordinate scheduling and witness preparation
Required Experience & Skills
- 3 years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience
- Civil litigation or civil defense background strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Louisiana Civil procedure and local court rules
- Strong proofreading, legal formatting, and document management skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a high-volume litigation setting
- Experience with admiralty / maritime is a plus
Why This Role
- HIGHLY competitive salary based upon your years of experience plus a benefits package to be envied that includes a parking allowance.
- Stable, collaborative defense firm environment with preeminent attorneys
- Well-established firm with an excellent reputation
Qualified litigation paralegals and legal assistants are encouraged to apply. All inquiries will be handled with the strictest of confidentially.
Salary : $60,000 - $79,000