Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: New Orleans, LA 70163

Salary/Payrate: $60-80K

Work Environment: Onsite - Parking options available nearby with pre-tax payroll deduction

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Billable hour goal: 1,600 hours/year (135/month)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Benefits available after 30 days (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA)

401(k) eligibility after 1 year, with employer match after 2 years

Trial prep and/or trial experience is REQUIRED

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-FL1

A well-established defense litigation and business law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys across civil, admiralty, insurance, and maritime litigation matters. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in managing both paper and electronic case files.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume litigation caseload from start to finish
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Monitor and ensure compliance with court deadlines
• Organize case files (both paper and electronic) using a document management system
• Provide trial preparation and in-court support when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience (civil, insurance, admiralty, or maritime preferred)
• Trial preparation and trial experience required
• Paralegal certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management systems (iManage preferred)
• Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated history of long-term employment preferred