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Paralegal

Bearden Investigative Agency, Inc
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

We are a highly regarded boutique law firm specializing in civil litigation and we are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and managing case files
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a professional and efficient manner
  • Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal court
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of court rules and procedures and ensure compliance
  • Manage deadlines and schedules and keep attorneys informed of case status and updates
  • Conduct investigations, including document and witness location, and gather relevant information for use in court
  • Assist with trial preparation, including drafting witness and exhibit lists, organizing and summarizing evidence, and drafting trial notebooks
  • Assist in drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
  • Assist in drafting and responding to discovery
  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Qualifications :

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic filing systems
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple cases simultaneously
  • A commitment to providing excellent client service and producing high-quality work
  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. If you are a motivated and experienced paralegal with a passion for civil litigation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

    Company Description

    JW Bearden and Associates is a Our vision is to build a nationally recognized law firm that stands one step ahead, by utilizing fact-intensive investigations and litigation. JW Bearden & Associates serves our clients best by helping them achieve great business and personal outcomes. Our lawyers exhibit a steadfast dedication to uncovering the facts necessary to aggressively represent our clients.

    Supported by Bearden Investigative Agency, an award-winning, established, time-tested resource for lawyers, corporations and individuals in need of discrete, ethical lawyer-led private investigations. We don’t fit the stereotype of the 1950s era “gumshoe private eye.” Instead, our modern techniques and mastery of rapidly evolving technology set us apart. Well-connected and resourceful, our lawyer-led team is particularly expert in family law and white collar criminal law investigations, surveillance, deep background, due diligence, computer and mobile forensics, expert witness testimony, complex civil litigation, asset and financial inquiries, opposition research and national & international investigations.

    Because of our experience and legal knowledge, we have a better handle on what is discoverable in a case and what is admissible in court. Our clients trust us to handle witnesses appropriately without crossing ethical lines. Since 1972, we have conducted investigations in all 50 states and more than 40 foreign countries. We are proud of our long-lasting relationships built on trust and dependability.

    Company Description

    JW Bearden and Associates is a Our vision is to build a nationally recognized law firm that stands one step ahead, by utilizing fact-intensive investigations and litigation. JW Bearden & Associates serves our clients best by helping them achieve great business and personal outcomes. Our lawyers exhibit a steadfast dedication to uncovering the facts necessary to aggressively represent our clients. Supported by Bearden Investigative Agency, an award-winning, established, time-tested resource for lawyers, corporations and individuals in need of discrete, ethical lawyer-led private investigations. We don’t fit the stereotype of the 1950s era “gumshoe private eye.” Instead, our modern techniques and mastery of rapidly evolving technology set us apart. Well-connected and resourceful, our lawyer-led team is particularly expert in family law and white collar criminal law investigations, surveillance, deep background, due diligence, computer and mobile forensics, expert witness testimony, complex civil litigation, asset and financial inquiries, opposition research and national & international investigations. Because of our experience and legal knowledge, we have a better handle on what is discoverable in a case and what is admissible in court. Our clients trust us to handle witnesses appropriately without crossing ethical lines. Since 1972, we have conducted investigations in all 50 states and more than 40 foreign countries. We are proud of our long-lasting relationships built on trust and dependability.

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