Ducote Law Firm, LLC · 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal
Lake Charles-Jennings Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDucote Law Firm, LLC is a litigation-focused civil and criminal law firm serving clients throughout Southwest Louisiana. The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys in managing legal cases, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring all litigation processes are efficiently handled.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in managing legal cases
Draft legal documents
Conduct legal research
Prepare pleadings and motions
Review case documents
Liaise with clients
Organize case files
Ensure all litigation processes are efficiently handled
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence
Skilled in Document Review, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legal standards
Experience conducting thorough Legal Research to support case strategy and argumentation
Ability to prepare Pleadings and Motions in both civil and criminal legal contexts
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple case files and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with local, state, and federal court systems is a plus
Must have either: Two (2) or more years of experience working as a paralegal, legal assistant, or law clerk in a civil litigation law firm or comparable court/clerk office; OR One (1) or more years of experience working in a law firm (any role) AND hold an associate's degree or higher
Preferred
Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education
Benefits
Benefits Package Available based on weekly hours
Bonuses
PTO/ Holiday pay/ Sick leave
Comp Package Negotiable Based on Experience, Etc.
Company
Ducote Law Firm, LLC
Ducote Law Firm, LLC is a litigation-focused civil and criminal law firm based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase