Litigation Paralegal

About the Role

We are partnering with a well-established national litigation law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its New Orleans, Louisiana office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys through every phase of the litigation process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Organize, maintain, and manage litigation case files and supporting documentation.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories, and related filings.
• Conduct legal and case-specific research to support litigation matters.
• Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, witness coordination, and pre-trial case development.
• Prepare trial materials including exhibits, witness binders, demonstrative evidence, and hearing notebooks.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines to ensure timely filings.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court procedures, filings, and litigation processes.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters from discovery through trial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document/case management software.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting insurance litigation or complex civil litigation is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple active litigation matters simultaneously.
• Proactive and able to anticipate attorney needs.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Experienced working in a deadline-driven legal environment.
• Collaborative while also capable of working independently.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting sophisticated litigation matters within a nationally recognized practice.