Paralegal / Legal Admin at Jobot

New Orleans, LA 70130

About the Job

Paralegal / Legal Admin

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christopher Mildyn
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Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us:

Growing Litigation firm

Why join us?

Benefits, 401k

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Permanent Paralegal / Legal Admin to join our fast-paced legal team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex legal matters, providing comprehensive support to our team of attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, drafting, trial preparation, scheduling depositions/mediations, and electronic filing. This role requires an individual who is a self-starter, detail-oriented, and thrives in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial. Ascertaining calendaring deadlines for pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, experts, and other related litigation deadlines.
Conduct legal research and draft legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, and affidavits, under the supervision of an attorney.
Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, and other court-related matters.
Communicate with clients, witnesses, court officials, and other parties to cases.
Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, managing inventory of office supplies, and maintaining attorney calendars.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal admin, preferably in litigation.
Proficient in legal research software and MS Office. Familiarity with practice management software is a plus.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.
High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Must be proactive and take initiative.

If you are a seasoned paralegal/legal admin professional who is passionate about the law and thrives on the challenges of the legal environment, we would like to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to our reputation for excellence in the legal industry.

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