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Paralegal (Baton Rouge)

Paralegal (Baton Rouge)

SnellingBaton Rouge, LA, US
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Litigation Paralegal Opportunity

A well-established legal firm in Downtown Baton Rouge is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team. Qualified applicants will have at least 5+ years of litigation experience in a mid to large size law firm.

This is a full time, direct hire position with pay starting in the range of $55,000-$70,000 per year, based on experience with flexibility for exceptional experience. This company offers GREAT BENEFITS!!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery.
  • Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results.
  • Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents
  • Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
  • Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records.
  • Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
  • Prepare for, and attend, depositions
  • Other duties include, but are not limited to, calculating and calendaring deadlines

Requirements :

  • 2+ years of substantive litigation experience with comprehensive knowledge of all phases of trial (defense side experience preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified paralegal program preferred
  • Excellent organizational ability and demonstrated ability to manage competing demands with great attention to detail
  • Knowledge of state and federal rules
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, e-discovery and litigation support tools (such as Relativity), document management systems and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and organizational abilities required to manage multiple projects
  • Highly motivated with attention to detail

    • Interested and qualified candidates for this opening should APPLY NOW! Send resumes to alicia@snellingbatonrouge.com to be reviewed as quickly as possible and Qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.

    Location : Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

    Pay : $55,000-$70,000

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    Paralegal • Baton Rouge, LA, US