Paralegal-Insurance Defense

Job Overview

A top Insurance Defense firm in NOLA is hiring 2 Paralegals with experience in high-volume insurance defense. Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year. The role will support attorneys in litigation support, legal research, and trial preparation in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.

• Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on various insurance defense matters.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case‑related documents.
• Coordinate and manage timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Organize and maintain case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.
• Assist with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

• Minimum of 2 years as a paralegal, preferably within a high‑volume insurance defense setting.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program or equivalent legal studies (nice to have).
• Extensive experience in litigation support and thorough understanding of the litigation process.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.

We have a supportive staff, great culture with fun work events, supportive training staff, and a solid onboarding program.

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