Paralegal

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, and more.

Job Title: Experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation
Experience: 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including actual courtroom trial experience
Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US

Arnold & Itkin LLP, a renowned personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. This full-time position requires a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and 5+ years of experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation, including actual courtroom trial experience. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as a team.

As a member of our team, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant will work primarily under the direction of assigned Attorneys and/or Paralegals to support the needs of the Firm and our clients. This includes handling multiple complex cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states. The role will involve all aspects of the litigation process, such as providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, and attending hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations. The successful candidate must be available for overtime hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

- Thorough understanding of plaintiff personal injury litigation practices, including knowledge of court procedures, requirements, and deadlines in both state and federal courts.
- Ability to take a new case from file to trial.
- Preparation of various legal documents, including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, legal memoranda, waivers, memos, case briefs, request for medical records, settlements, and client correspondence.
- Management of deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigations, mediation settlements, and all phases of discovery.
- Communication with medical providers and lienholders, as well as preparation of letters of protection.
- Proofreading and formatting of all materials.
- Collaboration with other Paralegals to meet the needs of the Firm and our clients.
- Prioritization and organization of workload to facilitate team efforts in achieving Firm and client goals.
- Adherence to all Firm policies, including attendance, dress code, security, and confidentiality.
- Handling of confidential information with discretion.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, and more. Join our team at Arnold & Itkin LLP and become a part of our success in fighting for justice against large corporate entities.

In summary, the job description for Experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Arnold & Itkin LLP is as follows:

H1: Experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation

H2: Join Our Team at Arnold & Itkin LLP in Baton Rouge, LA

Bullet points:
- Full-time position with a renowned personal injury law firm
- 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience required
- Actual courtroom trial experience preferred
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team
- Handle multiple complex cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states
- Assist attorneys with discovery process, motion practice, and attend hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations
- Available for overtime hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
- Thorough understanding of plaintiff personal injury litigation practices
- Ability to take a new case from file to trial
- Prepare various legal documents and manage deposition and trial notebooks
- Communicate with medical providers and lienholders
- Proofread and format materials
- Collaborate with other Paralegals to meet Firm and client needs
- Prioritize and organize workload to achieve Firm and client goals
- Adhere to all Firm policies and handle confidential information with discretion
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package offered

Join our team at Arnold & Itkin LLP and become a part of our success in fighting for justice against large corporate entities. Apply now for the position of Experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA.

Not Required

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

English

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Legal