Litigation Paralegal temp

POSITION SUMMARY

The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys on filed cases from petition through trial or resolution. You will manage the litigation calendar, draft and file pleadings and discovery, coordinate depositions and experts, and build trial notebooks that hold up under pressure. This role is for someone who is precise, deadline driven, and genuinely comfortable in litigation. If you know what happens when a discovery response is late, you understand why this seat matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pleadings and Filings

Draft petitions, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence for attorney review
File documents with Louisiana state and federal courts and track service of process
Maintain compliance with local rules, court procedures, and e-filing requirements
Prepare exhibits, affidavits, and supporting documentation for motion practice
Calendar and Deadline Management

Own the litigation calendar, including prescription dates, discovery deadlines, and court settings
Calendar every deadline the moment an order or notice comes in, with reminder intervals built in
Alert attorneys well ahead of deadlines rather than at them
Track continuances, scheduling orders, and pretrial conference requirements
Discovery and Evidence

Organize and index discovery, medical records, and case documents for fast retrieval
Summarize depositions, medical records, and voluminous productions
Issue and track records subpoenas and third party document requests
Assist with responses to written discovery and privilege review under attorney supervision
Depositions, Experts, and Trial

Coordinate depositions, including scheduling, notices, court reporters, and witness logistics
Communicate with experts on scheduling, materials, and report deadlines
Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and demonstrative materials
Provide onsite trial support, including exhibit handling and witness coordination
Client and Team Support

Communicate with clients about deposition prep, court dates, and case posture under attorney direction
Coordinate with case managers on file handoff from pre-litigation into suit
Keep case notes and file status current in the case management system

CORE COMPETENCIES

Precision. In litigation the details are the case
Deadline discipline. Nothing gets calendared later
Anticipation. You know what the attorney will need before they ask
Organization under volume. A 4,000 page production does not intimidate you
Composure during trial weeks
Discretion with privileged and confidential material
Independence. You move files forward without being managed task by task

HOW SUCCESS IS MEASURED

Performance in this role is reviewed at 90 days, at six months, and annually. These are the measures that matter:

Zero missed filing, discovery, or prescription deadlines on assigned files
Filings accepted by the court without rejection or correction
Draft pleadings and discovery approved by attorneys with minimal rework
Litigation calendar accuracy on audit, including reminder intervals set correctly
Discovery responses assembled and ready for attorney review ahead of the due date
Trial notebooks and exhibits complete and organized before the pretrial deadline
Records and deposition summaries delivered on requested turnaround
Attorney time protected, measured by how little rework and follow up is required
Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 or more years of litigation paralegal experience
• Working knowledge of Louisiana civil procedure and state and federal e-filing
• Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation calendar without missed deadlines
• Strong legal drafting and document organization skills
• High attention to detail and comfort under deadline pressure
• Proficiency with case management and document management software

Preferred

Paralegal certificate or degree, or NALA or NFPA certification
Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
Trial experience, including trial notebook preparation and onsite support
Experience summarizing medical records and depositions
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Benefits

BENEFITS

Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Retirement plan with 401(k) participation
Critical illness and cancer ancillary plans
Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
Short term and long term disability coverage
Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays
Ongoing training and professional development
Fully paperless, cloud based systems so your day is spent on client work instead of filing