Are you an organized and detail-oriented paralegal ready to make a significant impact in a personal injury law firm? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity for growth? Can you seamlessly juggle multiple cases, ensuring each one receives the meticulous attention it deserves? Are you passionate about supporting a dynamic litigation team and contributing to meaningful client outcomes? Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?   ** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY ** If you have any questions, please email [email protected] only. * Please do not reach out through our website's contact information (telephone, email, or web chat) or via direct messaging on any social media platform. To Apply: Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button and applying on the Crisp Recruit page that opens. **RECRUITERS DO NOT CONTACT**   The Law Offices of Chip Forstall, a cornerstone of the New Orleans legal community, has over 30 years of experience in championing the rights of personal injury victims. Founded by the esteemed Chip Forstall, our firm is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation across a broad spectrum of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries. With a track record of successfully winning over 40,000 cases, our reputation as the best personal injury attorneys in New Orleans is well-earned. Our team, led by the experienced Jonathan Forstall, prides itself on giving each case full attention, ensuring clients receive personalized and empathetic support throughout the legal process. This attention to detail is a hallmark of our practice and one of the many reasons clients trust us with their most critical legal matters. We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our accomplished team at the Law Offices of Chip Forstall. This crucial role supports our mission of delivering justice and comprehensive legal advocacy to New Orleans residents by ensuring smooth case management and detailed litigation support. Your contributions will empower our attorneys to focus on strategic legal advocacy, knowing that every detail is meticulously managed from start to finish. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be an integral part of enhancing our client’s legal journey and achieving successful case resolutions.   What you’ll do: * Case Management: Manage litigation case files following the pre-litigation handoff, ensuring all files remain organized, current, and prepared for each stage of the litigation process. * Calendar Coordination: Manage litigation timelines by scheduling hearings, deadlines, and appointments, minimizing the risk of oversight. * Document Preparation: Draft legal documents, correspondence, and memos for attorney review, maintaining accuracy and compliance with court standards. * Court Filings: File court documents promptly and accurately, ensuring adherence to all local jurisdiction protocols. * Team Support: Collaborate with attorneys and the litigation team to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure a balanced workload. * Workflow Organization: Assist in organizing and managing the litigation attorney’s workflow, keeping actions aligned with case priorities and deadlines. * Problem Anticipation: Identify potential issues before they arise, proactively suggesting solutions to maintain momentum and avoid delays. What we’re looking for:               * Litigation Experience: 2–7 years of experience in litigation paralegal roles, with a preference for experience in personal injury or familiarity with Louisiana courts. * Organizational Skills: Exceptional organization and detail orientation to manage case files, timelines, and documentation effectively. * Technological Proficiency: Comfortable learning proprietary legal software and using legal technology such as case management systems, Supio, Case Status, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency. * Ownership & Mindset: We value initiative, accountability, coachability, and a genuine desire to continuously improve above years of experience alone. Candidates who take ownership and proactively solve problems will thrive in this role. * Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask thoughtful questions, provide respectful reminders, receive constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with attorneys and team members. * Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with legal team members, providing seamless support and fostering a positive team environment. * Independent Initiative: Demonstrates a proactive approach to tasks, showing high initiative without the need for micromanagement. * Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic legal practice.   Why you should work here:  * Growth-Oriented Culture: Join a firm that values internal development and provides career advancement opportunities across various roles. * Collaborative Environment: Work closely with firm leadership, including seasoned attorneys, to gain unparalleled insights and mentorship. * Direct Impact: Contribute meaningfully to the firm's success and client satisfaction through impactful litigation support. * Autonomy and Trust: Enjoy an environment where your professional judgment is trusted and autonomy is encouraged to achieve results.   Additional perks: * Benefits: Comprehensive benefits are available as part of the firm's existing employee benefits package. Specific benefit details will be discussed during the hiring process. * Incentive Compensation: Opportunity for additional financial rewards based on performance and firm success. * Work Environment: This position follows the firm's standard in-office schedule and emphasizes close, in-person collaboration with the litigation team. * Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning, increased responsibility, and long-term career development.   Join the Law Offices of Chip Forstall, where your skills as a Litigation Paralegal can drive meaningful change and provide exceptional support to our clients. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic and successful team, we invite you to apply and become part of our legacy of legal excellence.