Litigation Paralegal

Laborde Earles•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Grow with us! We are featured in Inc. Magazine's prestigious 2023 Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List and are the 25th fastest-growing private company in the entire state of Louisiana! Do you find satisfaction in helping people and making a difference in their lives and the lives of their communities? Laborde Earles is committed to providing quality representation to our clients and being fully attentive to their needs, which starts by providing the same favorable environment for our team members. Join us in standing up for our clients, with our community, by our work, and beside each other! The Opportunity Expanding Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and takes pride in precision and follow-through. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining detailed electronic case files, managing trial deadlines, and coordinating litigation-related meetings, hearings, and depositions. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to success in this role. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, with a consistent commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity. We are seeking a genuine and client-focused individual who can communicate effectively with people of all cultures and backgrounds while delivering an extraordinary client experience aligned with our firm’s Core Values. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and efficient progression of matters throughout the entire litigation phase. Trial experience is highly preferred. Objective Serve clients and support the case handling attorney during the litigation phase of all assigned matters. Desired Outcomes Accountable to provide the best possible customer service to our clients and act as their advocate when working with any third parties on their behalf. Contact clients at minimum every 20 days to give case updates and check in with client regarding: How they are doing and if there is anything else we can do to assist them; Status of medical treatment; Litigation appointment reminders (i.e. depositions, court dates, etc.); Satisfaction with Laborde Earles’ handling of the case. Meet with clients to obtain discover responses and conduct deposition preparation. Contact third parties such as medical providers and insurance companies on behalf of the client. Accountable to ensure that all matters assigned are handled as quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully as possible from sign up through disbursal. Follow the Litify Matter Plan for each matter assigned and complete each task timely, accurately, and completely. Ensure all data is properly and accurately entered into Litify. Organize, save, and file all matter related documents. Draft, save, mail, fax, and/or email correspondence and supporting documents. Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings. Assist with discovery, including but not limited to, the preparation and completion of written discovery and scheduling of depositions. Assist with trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings. Keep track of cases expenses, including copy and postage charges, entering into Litify for each client. Accountable to provide handling attorney support as requested and as outlined in Litify Tasks. Timely response and completion of tasks assigned by handling attorney. Timely completion of all Litify Matter Plan tasks.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Confidentiality and strong judgment
Problem analysis and problem-solving
Professionalism
Willingness to perform any/all tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or firm leadership in support of the firm’s growth and success
Proficient in data entry and management
Previous experience within legal, medical, or insurance industry
Strong computer and keyboarding experience
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Previous legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred
Trial experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide the best possible customer service to our clients and act as their advocate when working with any third parties on their behalf.
Contact clients at minimum every 20 days to give case updates and check in with client.
Meet with clients to obtain discover responses and conduct deposition preparation.
Contact third parties such as medical providers and insurance companies on behalf of the client.
Ensure that all matters assigned are handled as quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully as possible from sign up through disbursal.
Follow the Litify Matter Plan for each matter assigned and complete each task timely, accurately, and completely.
Ensure all data is properly and accurately entered into Litify.
Organize, save, and file all matter related documents.
Draft, save, mail, fax, and/or email correspondence and supporting documents.
Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.
Assist with discovery, including but not limited to, the preparation and completion of written discovery and scheduling of depositions.
Assist with trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.
Keep track of cases expenses, including copy and postage charges, entering into Litify for each client.
Provide handling attorney support as requested and as outlined in Litify Tasks.
Timely response and completion of tasks assigned by handling attorney.
Timely completion of all Litify Matter Plan tasks.

Benefits

Optional companywide events allowing you to play as hard as you work, such as Crawfish Boils, Christmas parties, Retreats, and more!
Work-life balance is encouraged as we consider 36.5 hours your full-time requirement and we rarely exceed a 40-hour workweek. We prefer you work to live, not live to work.
We celebrate life's little (& big) moments with you from birthdays & work anniversaries to marriages and births, as well as, support you when the going gets tough from procedures/hospitalizations to loss of a loved one.
Collaboration and team member rapport is cheered and emboldened.
Company-paid Short-term disability & Life/AD&D
Health, vision, dental, long-term disability, critical illness, and additional life insurance policies upon eligibility waiting periods
401(k) upon eligibility waiting periods
PTO, paid holidays (10), and paid maternity leave
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)