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Join the Degan, Blanchard & Nash team in Baton Rouge, where we specialize in insurance defense. Our firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal services, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal to support our attorneys in delivering top-tier legal representation to our clients. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. As a Paralegal, you will assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence. You will conduct legal research and gather case-related information, coordinate and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible. Your responsibilities will also include drafting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings, and communicating with clients, witnesses, experts, and other parties involved in the case. Additionally, you will manage attorney calendars, scheduling depositions, hearings, and meetings, file legal documents with the court, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures. Paralegals are expected to have 120 billable hours per month, which underscores the importance of time management and organizational skills in this role.