Paralegal

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support litigation matters for a legal team based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract position with permanent potential offers the opportunity to contribute across the full case lifecycle, from document preparation through trial support, while working closely with attorneys to keep matters organized and moving forward. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable handling court filings, records requests, and deadline-driven legal work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain litigation files from initial intake through resolution, ensuring documents are organized, indexed, and readily accessible for attorney review and trial preparation.
• Support hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials by assembling exhibits, preparing notebooks, and coordinating materials needed for proceedings.
• Prepare a range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, pretrial submissions, and other court-related filings under attorney direction.
• Draft settlement packages and compile supporting documentation required for submission to the appropriate courts.
• Coordinate electronic and physical filing of legal documents, confirming compliance with court rules and jurisdictional requirements.
• Track key case dates, maintain attorney calendars, and schedule events such as hearings, depositions, and client or court-related appointments.
• Request and prepare subpoenas for records such as medical, employment, insurance, tax, and benefits documentation relevant to active matters.
• Review and summarize depositions, medical records, and other case materials to assist attorneys with analysis and case strategy.
• Conduct legal research and provide organized findings to support litigation activities and case development.
• Assist with a variety of case types, including civil litigation and related specialty matters, while responding to attorney needs and meeting critical deadlines.• Prior paralegal experience supporting litigation matters, preferably in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery processes, and trial preparation activities.
• Experience preparing court filings, legal correspondence, subpoenas, and other case-related documents.
• Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities accurately.
• Ability to summarize complex records, including deposition transcripts and medical documentation, in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate closely with attorneys and legal staff.
• Willingness to learn additional practice areas and adapt to evolving case needs.