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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP · 1 day ago

Litigation Paralegal

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their New Orleans office. The role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation and other litigation tasks.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial

Working knowledge and experience of e-Filing in both State and Federal Court systems

Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions

Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions

Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs

Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness

Prepare attorneys for depositions

Prepare deposition summaries/abstracts

Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts

Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, factual chronologies, medical chronologies, agreements, depositions and/or trial binders for use by attorneys

Record/capture billable time in compliance with client guidelines

Investigate facts as requested by attorney

Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents

Trial preparation - prepare trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibit lists and witness lists; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial exhibits presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary; and

Attend trial as necessary

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceE-Filing experienceTrial preparationLexisNexisAdobe Acrobat ProMicrosoft WordExcel spreadsheet softwareRelativitySanctionAnalytical skillsDependabilityProfessionalismWritten communicationOral communicationProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

A minimum of five years of general civil litigation related experience is required. Only applicants with this specific experience will be considered

Must have working knowledge of internet software; Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad and E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems

Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information

Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint

Knowledge of complex litigation, medical malpractice, construction, products liability, etc

Listens and obtains clarification when necessary; responds well to questions

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data

Demonstrates attention to detail

Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals

Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit

Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality

Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments