Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery processes, and eFiling in state and federal jurisdictions. Proficient in utilizing eDiscovery software and maintaining organized case files while effectively communicating with clients and legal professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal ExperienceCivil Commercial LitigationCourt eFilingEDiscovery SoftwareLouisiana State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsLitigation SupportDocument ReviewFactual and Legal ResearchCase ManagementDiscovery RequestsOrganizing DiscoveryExpense ReportingCalendar ManagementTechnical Skills

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSummation ProRelativityEFile LouisianaESI (Electronically Stored Information)

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLarge Law Firm SettingNew Matter Intake ProcessClient Document OrganizationInternal and External Meeting Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff
Support attorneys with drafting pleadings, eFiling, factual and legal research, document review and analysis, preparing productions, and preparing for hearings, depositions, and mediations
Review, gather, and organize client documents from production to discovery
Assist with preparing pleadings, discovery requests, and responses
Provide general office support
Maintain and organize files
Scan and copy documents
Maintain calendars
Prepare expense reports
Coordinate internal and external meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Paralegal experience required; experience in a large law firm setting preferred
Prior experience in Civil Commercial Litigation or Insurance Defense preferred
Experience in litigation support, case management, and new matter intake process
Familiarity with Louisiana State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience in court eFiling for both state (eFile Louisiana) and federal jurisdictions
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage multiple cases
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience drafting and organizing discovery, including written discovery and document production
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable eDiscovery litigation support software is a plus
Experience with ESI (Electronically Stored Information) is a plus
Excellent analytical and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and technical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
PTO
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Friendly, business casual environment