Legal Staff Paralegal in New Orleans, LA

Law Firm

New Orleans, LA

Legal Staff Paralegal in New Orleans, LA

Legal Staff

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Paralegal The candidate organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. Conducts research on legal issues and investigation of witnesses and experts, including social media and internet research. Communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to cases. Performs other duties as assigned. High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. Should have 5-7+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense litigation matters. Experience handling subpoenas and responding to discovery is needed. Advanced computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel are required. Should have critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.