Paralegal

Strauss Massey Dinneen - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC is a boutique litigation firm located in downtown New Orleans, specializing in high-level matters for insurers. We pride ourselves on fostering a truly collaborative culture where our team members respect each other and value hard work. We are currently seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who is looking for a challenge and is eager to engage in independent thinking and direct participation in the development and implementation of defense strategies. This role is not just about carrying out tasks; we are looking for someone who will invest in the cases substantively and provide value that goes beyond the typical paralegal duties. The successful candidate will have the ability to interact with sophisticated clients and instill confidence in them. While trial experience is important, it is not a strict requirement. Comfort with a busy desk and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively is essential. We offer a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment where you can grow and develop your skills as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to multiple attorneys
• Effectively communicate with attorneys, colleagues, witnesses, and clients
• Maintain Outlook calendar for assigned cases
• Work with in-house and opposing counsel to coordinate scheduling of depositions and mediations
• Prepare draft pleadings and discovery
• File documents with courts using e-filing systems
• Maintain case files using internal document management system
• Issue subpoenas for records, depositions, and trials
• Request, review, and summarize medical records
• Draft pleadings and discovery
• Work with counsel to prepare for depositions and mediations
• Other duties as necessary

Requirements

• Proven experience as a paralegal
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, document management software, billing software, pdf software)
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
• Five or more years of experience preferred

Nice-to-haves

• NetDocs and Coyote experience is a plus
• Trial experience is important but not required

Benefits

• Competitive Salary