Civil Litigation Paralegal in New Orleans, LA| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Civil Litigation Paralegal

Location : Louisiana - New Orleans
Refer to Job # PRUL726944


Civil Litigation Paralegal The candidate will organize documents and coordinate the production of documents using Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing. Conduct document searches and factual research from a variety of resources. Create and maintain internal databases. Answer phones and effectively communicate with the courts/personnel, opposing counsel, and clients. Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and hearings by organizing exhibits and gathering needed materials. Prepare pleadings and other court filings; assist in the preparation and filing of all court documents. Maintain and oversee the ordering of transcripts from reporting services and fulfilling requests from outside counsel. Prepare for and attend trial, including coordinating trial set-up and organizing files and taking notes in court. Analyze, maintain and produce legal and other documents. Draft form pleadings and releases with supervision. Assist with propounding and answering written discovery. Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices. Request records, assist with responding to discovery, and prepare Freedom of Information Act requests and authorizations for the release of medical, employment and other records. Perform social media research. Prepare deposition summaries and chronologies. Check dockets and file pleadings (including e-filing in Louisiana state and federal district and appellate courts). Prepare trial exhibits, trial notebooks and bench books and demonstrative exhibits. Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe. A Paralegal Certificate or 4-year Degree in Paralegal Studies is highly preferred. Should have 2+ years of experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a Plaintiff s law firm environment.
 
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