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Paralegal

DIDRIKSEN SAUCIER & WOODS, PLC

Paralegal

New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    401K

    PTO

    Competitive Compensation

    Fantastic Work Culture/ Environment

    Job Summary

    Mid-size law firm seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join our team. Our firm represents a divers clientele in a variety of fields. We practice both plaintiff and defense work in the areas of personal injury, property & casualty insurance, toxic torts, medical malpractice and estate planning. In this role, you will provide support to our team of attorneys and assist in all phases of a case. You will perform client intake, client communications, legal research, draft documents, file documents, and trial prep. The ideal candidate is hardworking, reliable and detail-oriented.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare case-specific documents, including discovery and briefs

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized both online and paper format and available for review

    Conduct legal research and investigation

    Provide general administrative support

    Communicate with clients, experts, doctors' offices and witnesses

    Maintain and update documentation

    Assist with discovery requests

    Update and maintain the calendar

    Qualifications

    Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Paralegal

    Certification or Associates Degree as a Paralegal is preferred

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure