Paralegal-Insurance Defense

About the role

A top Insurance Defense firm in New Orleans is hiring 2 Paralegals, ideally with Insurance Defense experience from a high volume law firm. This role sits within a dynamic legal department, providing comprehensive support to attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and a passion for detail-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on various insurance defense matters.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case-related documents.
• Coordinate and manage timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Organize and maintain case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.
• Assist with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably within a high volume insurance defense setting.
• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent legal studies (nice to have).
• Extensive experience in litigation support, including a thorough understanding of the litigation process and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, clients, and court personnel.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.

Benefits

• Supportive staff and great culture with fun work events.
• Supportive training staff and a solid onboarding program.

Pay

$60,000 – $75,000 per year.