Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers · 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers is a rapidly growing personal injury law firm recognized in the Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List. They are seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to manage case files, trial deadlines, and coordinate litigation-related meetings while providing exceptional client service.
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Responsibilities
Maintaining detailed electronic case files
Managing trial deadlines
Coordinating litigation-related meetings, hearings, and depositions
Contacting clients at minimum every 20 days to give case updates
Meeting with clients to obtain discover responses and conduct deposition preparation
Contacting third parties such as medical providers and insurance companies on behalf of the client
Ensuring that all matters assigned are handled as quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully as possible from sign up through disbursal
Following the Litify Matter Plan for each matter assigned and completing each task timely, accurately, and completely
Ensuring all data is properly and accurately entered into Litify
Organizing, saving, and filing all matter related documents
Drafting, saving, mailing, faxing, and/or emailing correspondence and supporting documents
Assisting with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings
Assisting with discovery, including but not limited to, the preparation and completion of written discovery and scheduling of depositions
Assisting with trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings
Keeping track of cases expenses, including copy and postage charges, entering into Litify for each client
Providing handling attorney support as requested and as outlined in Litify Tasks
Timely response and completion of tasks assigned by handling attorney
Timely completion of all Litify Matter Plan tasks
Qualification
Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Confidentiality and strong judgment
Problem analysis and problem-solving
Professionalism
Willingness to perform any/all tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or firm leadership in support of the firm's growth and success
Proficient in data entry and management
Previous experience within legal, medical, or insurance industry
Strong computer and keyboarding experience
Trial experience is highly preferred
Preferred
College degree preferred
Previous legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred
Benefits
Company-paid Short-term disability & Life/AD&D;
Health, vision, dental, long-term disability, critical illness, and additional life insurance policies upon eligibility waiting periods;
401(k) upon eligibility waiting periods;
PTO, paid holidays (10), and paid maternity leave;
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including dependent care;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
At the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we invest time, effort, and money into our clients’ cases to maximize the results that can be obtained.
Founded in 1995
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shannon Horton, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
David Laborde
Partner
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