Description

Wanek Kirsch LLC is a litigation law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal with a strong defense litigation background to join our team. Must be competent with:

• Drafting and preparing legal documents (e.g., form pleadings, complaints, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, general correspondence, etc.) including e-filing in State and Federal courts;
• Analyzing and summarizing medical records with limited guidance;
• Conferring with court personnel as necessary;
• Maintaining updated correspondence and pleadings files and insure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders;
• Maintaining daily attorney calendar including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements; and
• Performing clerical duties as needed.

Competitive salary is commensurate with applicant’s level of experience.  This position offers a competitive benefits package which includes paid employee health insurance, long term disability, and 401k plan with employer matching. 

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be able to manage a high volume of cases, work well under pressure, execute multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience.  A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.