Litigation Paralegal

Wanek Kirsch LLC is a litigation law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal with a strong defense litigation background to join our team. Must be competent with: Drafting and preparing legal documents (e.g., form pleadings, complaints, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, general correspondence, etc.) including e-filing in State and Federal courts; Analyzing and summarizing medical records with limited guidance; Conferring with court personnel as necessary; Maintaining updated correspondence and pleadings files and insure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders; Maintaining daily attorney calendar including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements; Performing clerical duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be able to manage a high volume of cases, work well under pressure, execute multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience. A Paralegal Certificate and medical malpractice defense experience are preferred. Competitive salary is commensurate with applicant’s level of experience. This position offers a competitive benefits package which includes paid employee health insurance, long term disability, and 401(k) plan with employer matching. #J-18808-Ljbffr