Paralegal Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Paralegal Murphy, Rogers, Sloss, Gambel & Tompkins New Orleans, LA Job Details $50,000 – $60,000 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Paralegal Studies Mid-level 3 years Litigation Bachelor’s degree Legal drafting Organizational skills Associate’s degree Paralegal experience Paralegal Certificate Time management Full Job Description We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You’ll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. We have a heavy federal and state court practice, and experience with working with both court systems is preferred. If you’re interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.

Compensation:

$50,000 – $60,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings

Qualifications:

Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting Talented communicator and writer Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills About Company Close-knit boutique litigation firm specializing in admiralty and commercial litigation