Legal Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Adams and Reese Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary:

The Litigation Support Coordinator plays a crucial role in assisting legal professionals by managing various legal tasks, including research, document management, and overall support for the attorneys' practice.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Systematically index, organize, and evaluate legal documents and materials.
  • Prepare preliminary drafts of legal documents, including pleadings and discovery responses, under attorney supervision.
  • Issue subpoenas and conduct fundamental background investigations.
  • Facilitate and engage in the document production process.
  • Assist in the preparation of witnesses and attend depositions as necessary.
  • Support trial preparation efforts and provide assistance to attorneys during trial proceedings.
  • Summarize depositions effectively.
  • Utilize Westlaw and Lexis systems to gather pertinent information.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, court officials, experts, attorneys, and other stakeholders through various means.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervision Structure:

This role involves receiving both verbal and written instructions from the supervising attorney. While this position typically does not include supervisory responsibilities, the individual may oversee other staff members during significant projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary with substantial decision-making responsibilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • College degree.
  • Paralegal certification.
  • Experience in Toxic Tort cases.

Work Environment:

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting while utilizing a computer. Employees may occasionally need to work beyond standard hours, especially during trial preparations. The role necessitates mobility, the ability to bend, and the capacity to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.

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