Litigation Paralegal- 3624252

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: New Orleans LA 70163

Salary/Payrate: $65K-$75K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will work directly with attorneys on matters
involving maritime casualties and vessel operations, insurance
coverage disputes, construction defect and injury claims, and
general casualty defense including commercial vehicle and
premises liability cases. Day-to-day, that means managing large
case inventories, coordinating written discovery and depositions,
handling filings in state and federal court (including
admiralty), organizing and summarizing medical and technical
records, and helping attorneys prepare for hearings and trial.
You’ll communicate regularly with clients, adjusters,
underwriters, and opposing counsel. You take initiative and keep
cases moving without needing micromanagement.

Responsibilities

* Work directly with attorneys on a broad range of litigation
matters, including:
* Maritime casualties and vessel operations
* Insurance coverage disputes
* Construction defect and injury claims
* General casualty defense matters, including commercial vehicle
and premises liability cases
* Manage a high-volume caseload and maintain organized case files
from inception through resolution
* Coordinate and manage written discovery, depositions, and other
litigation deadlines
* Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and other legal documents
in Louisiana state and federal courts, including admiralty
matters
* Review, organize, and summarize medical, technical, and
case-related records
* Assist attorneys with hearing preparation, trial preparation,
and case strategy development
* Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters,
underwriters, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
* Proactively move cases forward, identify issues, and manage
priorities with minimal supervision

Requirements

* Minimum of three (3) years of litigation paralegal experience,
preferably in a defense practice environment
* Experience in maritime, insurance coverage, and/or construction
litigation is highly preferred
* Proficiency with Louisiana state and federal court e-filing
systems
* Demonstrated experience managing large-volume litigation
caseloads
* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with
the ability to identify issues others may overlook
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability
to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
* Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and
thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment
* Paralegal certification is a plus but not required for
candidates with significant relevant experience