Legal Assistant

A respected CBD civil defense law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced practice. This role is ideal for a paralegal who no longer wishes to have a billable requirement or a legal assistant that is ready to trade up with strong civil litigation experience and mad technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and file pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, and motions
• Manage Louisiana state and federal e-filing (Odyssey, PACER)
• Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines
• Organize case files, trial binders, and exhibits
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and depositions
• Coordinate scheduling and witness preparation

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience
• Civil litigation or civil defense background strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Louisiana Civil procedure and local court rules
• Strong proofreading, legal formatting, and document management skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a high-volume litigation setting
• Experience with admiralty / maritime is a plus

Why This Role

• HIGHLY competitive salary based upon your years of experience plus a benefits package to be envied that includes a parking allowance.
• Stable, collaborative defense firm environment with preeminent attorneys
• Well-established firm with an excellent reputation

Qualified litigation paralegals and legal assistants are encouraged to apply. All inquiries will be handled with the strictest of confidentially.

Strategic Recruitment Solutions is the recruiting firm of choice for many law firms, both large and small.
Our commitment to those we represent is to offer a completely confidential and candidate-friendly experience throughout the placement process. SRS always hopes to foster long term relationships that will last throughout your entire career.