Job Openings
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1/27/25 |
Lafayette Legal Defense firm seeking capable/seasoned Paralegal with preferably 2-5 years litigation experience to work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, have the ability to take direction, interact professionally with partners and colleagues and to work independently. Outstanding organizational and time management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, reporting skills, confidentiality, professionalism and dependability. Proficiency in software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with preparing various pleadings, including motions and discovery; summarizing deposition; obtaining, updating and summarizing medical records, creating medical timelines. Obtaining employment records, education records, tax return records, SSA records, disability records, military records when applicable. Setting depositions, handling discovery preparation and production and trial preparation. Enhance Attorney effectiveness by keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars including facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Electronic filing with both State and Federal court systems. Maintaining all documents in firm’s document management system electronically. Maintaining a good working rapport with clients.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k contributions, Free Parking.
Job Type: This position will be working full‑time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Interested candidates may forward their resume to [email protected]
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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PORTEOUS, HAINKEL & JOHNSON, LLP- LAFAYETTE OFFICE- SEEKING EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT: Insurance defense law firm seeking someone with positive attitude and strong work ethic with a desire to work in a team atmosphere. Responsibilities will include maintaining attorneys' calendars, preparing draft pleadings, helping coordinate discovery and depositions, assisting with billing, preparing and answering draft discovery requests and responses, preparing medical chronologies and expense itemizations, and other various tasks. Familiarity with federal court practice is desirable. Pay will depend upon experience and includes a generous full-time benefits package. Please send your resume to [email protected].
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12/31/2024 |
Briney Foret Corry is seeking a full-time associate attorney for our busy insurance defense practice with three to five years of experience. The applicant should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills. Competitive benefit package and salary is dependent on experience. To join our collaborative team of attorneys in a great work atmosphere, email resume, writing sample and transcripts to: [email protected]
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Position Overview:
Broussard, David & Moroux is a top personal injury law firm based in downtown Lafayette with offices in Greater New Orleans that offers potential for advancement, annual salary increases, holiday bonuses, generous holiday schedule and competitive benefits for employees. We are currently seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in the Lafayette office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
· Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation support and trial preparation;
· Manage and organize case files;
· Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel;
· Prepare discovery requests and responses;
· Schedule and coordinate depositions and court appearances; and
· Other relevant responsibilities, as necessary.
Qualifications:
· At least 5 years personal injury paralegal experience preferred;
· Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and
· Passionate about helping others and dedicated to excellence.
Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
· 100% employer-paid Health and Life Insurance;
· monthly Health Savings Account contribution from employer;
· 401k contribution after one year;
· generous holiday schedule;
· Employee appreciation and team building events.
We invite you to join a firm where passion, honesty, service, excellence, toughness, and smart thinking converge to create a truly exceptional experience for our clients and a fulfilling journey for our team. Email us at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about what our firm has to offer you.
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Parker and Landry, LLC is seeking an energetic legal assistant for a busy firm. The successful candidate will be able to assist counsel in litigation from discovery to trial. We are looking for someone that is highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, has strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail, has extensive computer experience and is a self-motivated team player. Duties include administrative tasks such as management of attorney calendars, organizing work files and documents as well as assisting with legal research and drafting documents. Prefer someone with experience in workers compensation litigation. Qualified Applicant Please send your Resume to Sandy Howard at, [email protected].
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Lafayette Defense Firm seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience to assist in all aspects of litigation, including discovery, research, motion practice court appearances, and depositions. 1 year of workers' compensation experience is preferred by NOT mandatory. We are looking for someone who will be a good fit for our, office and who will be with us long term. Partner track is included with position. Salary DOE. Great benefits package, health insurance, and 401K match included. Please send resumes' to [email protected]
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Breaux Bridge law firm seeking a highly skilled, experienced Paralegal to join our team. This position supports the Managing Partner. The ideal candidate will be highly professional, an excellent multi-tasker, personable and caring with clients, exude a positive attitude and work well both independently and in a team environment. Supporting the firm's Managing Partner requires a paralegal who can work effectively with minimal direction. Responsibilities include managing files, calendar, and communications, drafting legal documents and correspondences, tracking and maintaining up to date records on all client files. Candidates must have 5 years of hands on paralegal experience in the areas of civil litigation, estates and estate planning, business and real estate transactions. Proficiency in MS Office is required. Experience with Amicus is a plus! Send your resumes to [email protected].
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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11/29/2024 |
The successful candidate will be able to assist counsel in litigation from discovery to trial. We are looking for someone that is highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, has strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail, has extensive computer experience and is a self-motivated team player. Duties include administrative tasks such as management of attorney calendars, organizing work files and documents as well as assisting with legal research and drafting documents. Prefer someone with experience in workers compensation litigation. MUST have litigation experience and Workers Compensation a plus. GREAT benefit package. Please submit your resume to [email protected].
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Staff Attorney for Faith House of Acadiana
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General Function: To provide direct legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. Please see the full job description and acknowledgement here. You can submit your resume and signed acknowledgement to [email protected].
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Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant
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Qualifications: Outstanding organizational and time management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, reporting skills, legal administrative skills, client relationships, scheduling, attention to detail, excellent typing and proofreading skills, confidentiality, professionalism and dependability. Proficiency in software including MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: Enhance Attorney effectiveness by keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars including facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Handling incoming/outgoing mail and incoming/outgoing faxes. Preparation of correspondence and pleadings. Electronic filing with both State and Federal court systems. Maintaining all documents in firm’s document management system electronically. Maintaining a good working rapport with clients.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k contributions.
Job Type: This position will be working full-time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Interested candidates may forward their resume to [email protected].
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Lafayette insurance defense firm located in Oil Center is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal with at least three years of legal experience. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, and maintain a strong work ethic. Responsibilities will include maintaining attorney’s calendar, answering phones, transcribing dictation, preparing draft pleadings, coordinating discovery and depositions, time entry, preparing medical chronologies and expense itemizations, and other various tasks. Pay will depend upon experience and includes a generous full-time benefits package. Qualified candidates may send confidential resume to [email protected]. |
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Legal Assistant with experience in insurance defense for small Lafayette firm. Must be proficient in MS office, have strong organizational and communication skills, able to draft correspondence, documents, and summarize, and familiar with timekeeping. Benefits include paid group health insurance. Available 401K with match. Salary depends on experience. Please forward resumes to [email protected]. |
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Lafayette Personal Injury Firm, practicing primarily medical malpractice litigation, seeks associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to assist in all aspects of litigation, including investigation, discovery, research, writing, court appearances and depositions. Must be organized, intuit needs, work with little direction, and be a fast learner. Must be a team player and collaborate well with others. We are looking for someone who will be a good fit for our office and who will be with us long term. May consider slightly less experience if the person is the right fit and has experience in trial advocacy as well as a clerkship with a PI firm, or a medical background. Salary DOE. Please submit resumes to [email protected]
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