Legal Assistant Paralegal

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.