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New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Job Description

New Orleans, Louisiana -


Our client has a great opportunity available for an experienced Bankruptcy Litigation Paralegal to join their office.



The Paralegal is responsible to provide assistance to attorneys in all stages of litigation and bankruptcy matters for numerous clients in various jurisdictions. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, time management skill sand and strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills.


Duties & Responsibilities:



  • Prepare and e-file various pleadings - Answers, discovery responses, motions and fact and expert witness disclosures

  • Review daily filings via Lexis Nexis File and Serve, Pacer and state and federal court websites

  • Compile, analyze and summarize information from discovery responses and deposition testimony

  • Organize and coordinate document productions

  • Review, organize and summarize case materials

  • Maintain and update internal databases

  • Code and upload documents to client case management databases

  • Manage large volumes of information, including schedules and deadlines

  • Assist in deposition preparation, summaries and scheduled

  • Assist with pre-trial and trial preparations

  • Compile fact and expert witness materials for case preparation

  • Track deadlines using Outlook Task Reminders and Calendars

  • Perform factual and legal research

  • Respond to clients request for information and status reports

  • Act as liaison between the firm, our clients, court reporters and defense liaison counsel

  • Prepare periodic reports to clients

  • Other duties as assigned


Education & Experience:



  • Bachelors Degree preferred

  • 3+ years of litigation experience

  • Bankruptcy experience highly preferred

  • Must possess exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

  • Proficiency with Lexis/Nexis, File and Serve, Westlaw, Pacer, e-filing and Elite

  • Proficiency with common document databases such as DISCO, Everlaw, Reveal, and Relativity



Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Banking / Financial Services / Broking

About Company

10 employees
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