Legal Assistant/Paralegal Lafayette law firm Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Civil litigation support Filing Personal injury law Court case file organization Legal case management Personal injury litigation support Full Job Description Barry, Rome & Scott, a civil litigation firm with offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team in the downtown Lafayette office. We are a small to mid-size firm with a friendly, collegial environment and a busy caseload, and we're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation practice. Our practice focuses on civil defense litigation, and experience in personal injury and/or insurance defense is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and organizing case files Filing pleadings and documents in state and federal court Calendaring deadlines and court dates Assisting attorneys with discovery Communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel Drafting correspondence and other litigation documents Other duties as assigned to support the litigation team Compensation is based on qualifications and experience, with a competitive salary and benefits for our market, including: Employer-paid health insurance (100% of employee-only coverage; does not include spouse or dependents) 401(k) plan with an employer match Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Interested candidates should email their resume, along with any additional information they would like us to consider, to be considered for this position.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person