Paralegal
| Category: | Clerical - Other |
| Location: | Lafayette, LA 70508 |
| Pay: | $24.00 Hourly |
| Posted: | 1 week ago |
| Status: | Open |
Description
Paralegal
We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Paralegal.
Company Profile
Personal Injury Law Firm in Louisiana.
What's in it for you?
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:
- Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
- Holiday Pay
- Teladoc (online care)
- Referral Bonus Incentive
- Weekly Pay
- 401k
- And More!
Paralegal Details:
Temporary position- $
24.00 / hour Full Time work availableFirst Shift ( Monday throughFriday from 08:00am to05:00pm )
- Assist attorneys with case preparation, including research, document review, and organization of case files.
- Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other materials.
- Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
- Prepare and maintain case files, records, exhibits, and discovery materials.
- Assist with discovery, including organizing documents, preparing responses, and tracking deadlines.
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties as needed.
- Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and other case-related events.
- Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate calendars and tickler systems. Assist with preparing for hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.
- Perform administrative tasks related to assigned cases and support the overall efficiency of the legal team.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Paralegal Qualifications:
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
- Previous paralegal or legal-support experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong research, proofreading, and document-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common legal software.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Applicant may be subject to a background check
- Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment
*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
How to Apply:
Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!
Lafayette, LA
137 James Comeaux Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 235-2242
lafayette.la@elwoodstaffing.com
Qualifications
*See above for qualifications
