Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys on filed cases from petition through trial or resolution. You will manage the litigation calendar, draft and file pleadings and discovery, coordinate depositions and experts, and build trial notebooks that hold up under pressure. This role is for someone who is precise, deadline driven, and genuinely comfortable in litigation. If you know what happens when a discovery response is late, you understand why this seat matters. Key Responsibilities Pleadings and Filings Draft petitions, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence for attorney reviewFile documents with Louisiana state and federal courts and track service of processMaintain compliance with local rules, court procedures, and e-filing requirementsPrepare exhibits, affidavits, and supporting documentation for motion practice Calendar and Deadline Management Own the litigation calendar, including prescription dates, discovery deadlines, and court settingsCalendar every deadline the moment an order or notice comes in, with reminder intervals built inAlert attorneys well ahead of deadlines rather than at themTrack continuances, scheduling orders, and pretrial conference requirements Discovery and Evidence Organize and index discovery, medical records, and case documents for fast retrievalSummarize depositions, medical records, and voluminous productionsIssue and track records subpoenas and third party document requestsAssist with responses to written discovery and privilege review under attorney supervision Depositions, Experts, and Trial Coordinate depositions, including scheduling, notices, court reporters, and witness logisticsCommunicate with experts on scheduling, materials, and report deadlinesPrepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and demonstrative materialsProvide onsite trial support, including exhibit handling and witness coordination Client and Team Support Communicate with clients about deposition prep, court dates, and case posture under attorney directionCoordinate with case managers on file handoff from pre-litigation into suitKeep case notes and file status current in the case management system CORE COMPETENCIES Precision. In litigation the details are the caseDeadline discipline. Nothing gets calendared laterAnticipation. You know what the attorney will need before they askOrganization under volume. A 4,000 page production does not intimidate youComposure during trial weeksDiscretion with privileged and confidential materialIndependence. You move files forward without being managed task by task How Success Is Measured Performance in this role is reviewed at 90 days, at six months, and annually. These are the measures that matter: Zero missed filing, discovery, or prescription deadlines on assigned filesFilings accepted by the court without rejection or correctionDraft pleadings and discovery approved by attorneys with minimal reworkLitigation calendar accuracy on audit, including reminder intervals set correctlyDiscovery responses assembled and ready for attorney review ahead of the due dateTrial notebooks and exhibits complete and organized before the pretrial deadlineRecords and deposition summaries delivered on requested turnaroundAttorney time protected, measured by how little rework and follow up is required Requirements QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Required 3 or more years of litigation paralegal experienceWorking knowledge of Louisiana civil procedure and state and federal e-filingDemonstrated ability to manage a litigation calendar without missed deadlinesStrong legal drafting and document organization skillsHigh attention to detail and comfort under deadline pressureProficiency with case management and document management software Preferred Paralegal certificate or degree, or NALA or NFPA certificationPlaintiff personal injury litigation experienceTrial experience, including trial notebook preparation and onsite supportExperience summarizing medical records and depositionsBilingual in English and Spanish Benefits BENEFITS Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)Retirement plan with 401(k) participationCritical illness and cancer ancillary plansLife insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)Short term and long term disability coveragePaid time off, including vacation and paid holidaysOngoing training and professional developmentFully paperless, cloud based systems so your day is spent on client work instead of filing