Personal Injury Paralegal

Crisp Recruit•Baton Rouge, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Injury Paralegal role at Joubert Law Firm Injury Lawyers is designed for an ambitious professional eager to make a significant impact. This strategic position involves working alongside a senior attorney to manage complex, litigation-heavy personal injury cases. The paralegal will play a critical role in driving cases from intake through resolution, supporting the firm's mission to advocate fiercely for clients while maximizing case value and efficiency.

Requirements

At least three years of paralegal experience, ideally in personal injury or complex litigation, with the ability to manage cases effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
Proficiency with Filevine and Office 365, along with a willingness to embrace Eve (AI) and other legal technology to improve efficiency and support exceptional client service.
Takes a proactive, solutions-oriented approach by anticipating needs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping strengthen case management and firm operations.
Communicates clearly and professionally with clients, attorneys, medical providers, courts, and other external partners while building trust and delivering an exceptional client experience.
Brings an ownership mentality and a genuine desire to grow into a leadership role, contributing ideas that support the firm's continued growth, innovation, and operational success.
Thrives in an in-office role where collaboration and direct engagement with colleagues are integral to success.

Responsibilities

Manage an active caseload of approximately 90-100 personal injury matters, balancing competing priorities while ensuring each case continues moving forward with accuracy, urgency, and attention to detail.
Own the full case lifecycle from pre-litigation through litigation, maintaining continuity, keeping documentation organized and accurate, and proactively driving cases toward successful resolution.
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing timely updates and setting expectations with professionalism and empathy.
Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and demand packages, producing high-quality work with precision and strong attention to detail.
Play a key role in supporting litigation by coordinating depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation while ensuring deadlines are met and case materials are organized for attorney success.
Leverage Filevine, Eve (AI), and Office 365 to manage cases efficiently, embrace new technologies, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and streamline operations.
Collaborate with firm leadership by participating in executive discussions, identifying operational improvements, and helping shape the firm's continued growth and long-term success.