What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, LLP?
Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise is a national litigation law firm that represents individuals and entities who have been the victims of fraud, negligence, or the misconduct of powerful interests. We have successfully represented tens of thousands of clients throughout the United States in multi-state and multi-district mass-tort, class-action, and individual lawsuits. We work tirelessly for our clients and take pride in the pursuit of justice on their behalf.
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support the Mass Tort practice area from our New Orleans, LA office. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask while working under tight deadlines. Additionally, you should be resilient, empathetic, caring, compassionate and generally comfortable with client communication.
What your average day will look like :
- Communicate with potential and engaged clients;
- Communicate with the lawyers and paralegals on your team;
- Manage client information, request documents, and review files;
- Draft and review routine legal documents;
- Calendar and docket management;
- Assist with discovery; and
- Create and maintain files in case management software.
What skills are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is not afraid of new technology and already has a grasp of the basics : Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with legal case management software and Salesforce is desirable.
If this sounds like the job you are looking for, and you have 2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, let's talk!
Some of the benefits :
We are a group of dedicated, smart, and fun individuals. We strive for greatness and support each other. We have strong core values, and we care about fit. Despite our continued growth and success, we still view our firm as a family. We look forward to meeting you!
Peiffer Wolf is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone.