Lawyer / Paralegal

Louisiana plaintiff’s lawyer firm that specializes primarily in personal injury law is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated lawyer / paralegal to join his team.

Qualifications
- MUST: Have passed the bar exam and be a licensed attorney, or must have 3+ years of paralegal experience at a law firm
- MUST: Have a writing sample that is a pleading, legal memorandum, or motion
- MUST: Be able to speak English well and must be able to write English proficiently with understanding of English grammar rules
- THIS IS NOT A LISTING FOR A LEGAL ASSISTANT
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and OneDrive
- Strong writing, communication, and organization skills
- Proactive and eager learner
- Efficient and detail-oriented work ethic
- Knows English well
- Has understanding of the American discovery process, including written discovery, depositions, and subpoenas

Why this is a good job?
- Work with a growing American law firm
- Learn more about American legal process (firm is based in Louisiana)
- Potential for more hours depending on performance

How much time?
- Part time is needed at this ---------- nt, 5 hours per week at first

Responsibilities
- Call clients to answer discovery questions
- Draft and prepare responses to defendant questions (Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions, and Requests for Production of Documents) based on the answers provided by clients
- Phone calls: call courts to confirm filing costs and court dates; call clients to check on their treatment status; call insurance companies to provide and receive information about active claims
- Work with Virtual Assistant to accomplish important case tasks such as medical record requests
- Draft motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence
- Manage Google Calendar with important case deadlines and follow up dates
- Perform background checks on clients and defendants or hire qualified private investigators
- Draft and prepare letters, and demand letters, on the fly as needed by attorney
- Analyze medical records and provide medical summaries that outline a client’s history of injuries and medical treatment
- Correspond with other law firms, paralegals, attorneys, court reporters, and interpreters to schedule deposition dates
- Maintain up-to-date detailed information on spreadsheets for active cases
- Marketing: as needed, assist with website updates and blog posting

Notes:
- $12/hour
- Trial period to make sure it's the right fit

How to apply:
- Submit resume, writing sample (that is a pleading, motion, or legal memorandum), and a cat ----------
- We will send you a link to a questionnaire to fill out