Legal Assistant Paralegal

A national insurance litigation law firm is seeking an experienced **Paralegal / Legal Assistant** to support its litigation team in New Orleans. The ideal candidate is organized, detail\-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple cases in a fast\-paced litigation environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Conduct client intake and gather case information * Perform legal and case\-related research * Communicate with clients, courts, and other parties * Maintain pleadings, case files, indexes, and litigation records * Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents * Coordinate document collection, review, and production * Assist with deposition and trial preparation * Prepare exhibits, witness binders, and trial materials * Support attorneys throughout the litigation process **Qualifications** * **5\+ years of litigation paralegal experience** * Experience with state and federal court systems and filings * Strong legal research and document management skills * Excellent written and verbal communication * Highly organized and detail\-oriented * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems * Associate degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies preferred * **First\-party property insurance experience is a plus**