Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers · 2 days ago
Litigation Paralegal
Marksville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers is a fast-growing personal injury law firm featured in Inc. Magazine's 2023 Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List. They are seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to maintain detailed electronic case files, manage trial deadlines, and coordinate litigation-related meetings, while providing exceptional client service and support throughout the litigation process.
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Responsibilities
Accountable to provide the best possible customer service to our clients and act as their advocate when working with any third parties on their behalf
Contact clients at minimum every 20 days to give case updates and check in with client regarding:
How they are doing and if there is anything else we can do to assist them
Status of medical treatment
Litigation appointment reminders (i.e. depositions, court dates, etc.)
Satisfaction with Laborde Earles’ handling of the case
Meet with clients to obtain discover responses and conduct deposition preparation
Contact third parties such as medical providers and insurance companies on behalf of the client
Accountable to ensure that all matters assigned are handled as quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully as possible from sign up through disbursal
Follow the Litify Matter Plan for each matter assigned and complete each task timely, accurately, and completely
Ensure all data is properly and accurately entered into Litify
Organize, save, and file all matter related documents
Draft, save, mail, fax, and/or email correspondence and supporting documents
Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings
Assist with discovery, including but not limited to, the preparation and completion of written discovery and scheduling of depositions
Assist with trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings
Keep track of cases expenses, including copy and postage charges, entering into Litify for each client
Accountable to provide 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
Highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
Ability to communicate effectively with people of all cultures and backgrounds
Accountable to provide the best possible customer service to clients
Ability to contact clients at minimum every 20 days to give case updates
Ability to meet with clients to obtain discovery responses and conduct deposition preparation
Ability to contact third parties such as medical providers and insurance companies on behalf of the client
Ability to ensure that all matters assigned are handled quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully
Ability to follow the Litify Matter Plan for each matter assigned and complete each task timely, accurately, and completely
Ability to ensure all data is properly and accurately entered into Litify
Ability to organize, save, and file all matter related documents
Ability to draft, save, mail, fax, and/or email correspondence and supporting documents
Ability to assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings
Ability to assist with discovery, including preparation and completion of written discovery and scheduling of depositions
Ability to assist with trial preparation, including assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings
Ability to keep track of case expenses and enter into Litify for each client
Ability to provide 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
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Confidentiality and strong judgment
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
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
Strong computer and keyboarding experience
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Preferred
Trial experience
College degree
Previous experience within legal, medical, or insurance industry
Previous legal assistant or paralegal experience
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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