Administrative Paralegal

Are you ready to join a collaborative team in a fast-paced AM200 law firm? Do you want to work with a team focused on providing our clients with the very best representation? Do you want to work in an office where you are appreciated and valued? Butler Snow LLP is looking for an experienced Administrative Paralegal to join our team in our Baton Rouge, LA office.

Inclusivity, collaboration, and partnership make up the foundation that our thriving culture is built on. We are proud of what we do at Butler Snow and are looking for someone who would be excited to join an outstanding team of individuals who are dedicated to supporting our mission: providing efficient, quality service to our clients. Take your career to new horizons and come work with us!

What Youll Do:

• Familiar with filing procedures in both state and federal courts (CM/ECF)
• Drafts pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, notices, and subpoenas
• Compiles medical records
• Prioritizes, organizes, and manages workload and to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done
• Summarizes depositions and discovery responses
• Conducts various document searches and factual research
• Sets up, indexes and maintain files that are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter
• Prepares witness and matter materials for case preparation using relevant documents for attorney review
• Assists with preparation for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents to prepare for trial
• Works in databases to include searching and retrieval of data and data entry
• Manages check requests and travel reimbursements via workflow technology
• Handles scheduling for attorneys
• Manages pre-bill and billing statement process via workflow in collaboration with global support team
• Works both independently and as part of a litigation team
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with others

What You Bring:

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, administrative assistant and/or paralegal
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Superior technology skills proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• High degree of professionalism including the ability to exercise good judgment when interacting with clients
• Ability to put emphasis on teamwork through being a great team member, promoting cooperation within and between teams across the firm
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or combination of related experience and a two-year paralegal degree; a paralegal certification and related experience will also meet minimum requirements

Butler Snow is a values-driven organization with a strong sense of community. We are actively involved in community projects in our 25 plus offices throughout the United States through the Butler Snow Foundation. At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining, and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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