We are seeking a seasoned, highly motivated Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our team in mid-city Baton Rouge. This is a Direct Hire role for a legal professional with at least 3-5 years of experience who can hit the ground running in a high-volume environment. Large firm, but with a small firm culture. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of civil defense litigation-from case inception through trial and appeal-by managing documents, preparing pleadings, conducting research, and maintaining client communication.
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Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health coverage, access to dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of civil litigation defense, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Draft, review, and organize pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Conduct factual and legal research, summarize depositions, and prepare exhibits and witness materials.
- Manage case files (electronic and paper) using document management systems and ensure compliance with court deadlines and filing requirements.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel regarding case progress and scheduling.
- Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts via e-filing systems.
- Track case calendars, court appearances, and deadlines.
- Assist attorneys during trial preparation, including document compilation, evidence organization, and trial binders.
Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday (closes at 4pm on Friday)
Willing to work with slight variation in scheudle if needed, such as 8:00 AM - 4:30pm.
Skills:
- Education: Completion of an accredited paralegal program preferred
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience with accredited paralegal program preferred
- Excellent knowledge of civil procedure and court filing requirements.
- Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-discovery platforms, and legal document management systems.
- Operational Excellence: Ability to multitask under pressure and meet strict filing deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team/group environment with multiple professionals and support staff members.
Apply online: www.spherion.com
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).