Paralegal - Plaintiff Litigation
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$65000 - $79000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
About this job
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal – Plaintiff Personal Injury (Make an Impact)
Ready to step out of the shadows and onto the front lines of trial advocacy?
A premier, highly respected New Orleans boutique firm—with an EXCELLENT location off the beaten path a bit—is expanding its stable, winning plaintiff litigation team. We aren’t looking for a passive paper-pusher. We are seeking a powerhouse Litigation Paralegal (5+ years of experience) who wants to play an integral, high-visibility role in building winning cases from intake all the way through a jury verdict.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to work closely with seasoned trial attorneys who actually value your insight, this is your next move.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Case Development: Take true ownership of complex personal injury and premises liability files, serving as the master architect of case organization.
- Medical & Fact Analysis: Dive deep into medical records to unearth critical evidence, build bulletproof discovery packages, and manage document production.
- Client Advocacy: Act as a compassionate, professional lifeline for our clients, guiding them through the litigation process during some of their toughest moments.
- Trial Strategy: Partner directly with trial attorneys to draft pleadings, organize exhibits, and prepare powerhouse trial notebooks that win in court.
What You Bring to the Team
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with a heavy preference for plaintiff-side personal injury or premises liability.
- A proactive, "step ahead" mindset—you anticipate deadlines and solve bottlenecks before they happen.
- Exceptional communication skills; you can write a compelling legal letter and confidently brief an attorney on a case's pain points.
- Strong technical acumen, with deep experience navigating legal databases, electronic court filing systems, and modern case management software.
- The ability to work independently while remaining fiercely loyal to a tight-knit, collaborative team culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Work That Matters: You will work on meaningful, high-impact cases that change everyday people's lives for the better.
- True Collaboration: Zero micromanagement. You will have real responsibility and direct, daily interaction with senior trial leadership.
- Paid Parking & Premier Location: Work in a beautiful, highly accessible New Orleans office with 100% firm-paid parking included.
- Elite Rewards & Discretionary Bonuses: Enjoy a highly competitive base salary, comprehensive healthcare, and a lucrative discretionary bonus structure that directly rewards your hard work and trial successes.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are looking to escape the big-firm grind, contribute to impactful cases, and elevate your skills in a dynamic, expanding boutique environment, let’s talk. All inquiries and applications will be held in 100% strict confidentiality.
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.