Civil Litigation Paralegal

Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC is seeking an experienced and highly organized civil defense litigation paralegal with 5–7+ years of experience, including a proven ability to manage large, fast-paced dockets. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to effectively support multiple attorneys and matters simultaneously.

Candidates should have experience with filing procedures in state and federal courts, a strong working knowledge of applicable court rules, the ability to conduct legal research, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Experience with NetDocuments and legal research databases is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with trial preparation, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Preparing, organizing, and managing exhibits
• Noticing and scheduling depositions
• Maintaining discovery logs
• Drafting pleadings, including answers and discovery documents
• Managing calendars and preparing weekly agendas of upcoming deadlines
• Ensuring compliance with court-imposed and other deadlines
• Managing and recording billable time entries in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to initiate tasks and ensure they are carried through to completion, proactively follow up as needed, and maintain awareness of attorneys’ task lists and docket needs.

Position Details & Benefits:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime. The position offers the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week with attorney approval.

Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC offers a competitive benefits package, including firm-paid health and life insurance, a generous 401(k) Safe Harbor matching plan, firm holidays, and a PTO policy. Optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, voluntary life insurance, AFLAC policies, and a parking contract in a garage connected to the building (at employee cost).

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70112