Litigation Attorney
JOB INFORMATION
Johnson, Yacoubian & Paysse, PLC is a fast growing AV-rated New Orleans civil defense firm seeking multiple attorneys with experience in insurance defense litigation. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential and required. 5+ years experience preferred. These permanent positions offer a great opportunity for either advancement to partnership or lateral placement with highly competitive compensation packages. Please be advised that all inquiries are treated with the strictest of confidence.
Qualified individuals can apply online or by submitting their resume, transcript, and writing samples to: Hiring Coordinator, 701 Poydras Street, Suite 4700, New Orleans, LA 70139-7708, or e-mail to info@jyplawfirm.com.
Maritime Attorney
JOB INFORMATION
Johnson, Yacoubian & Paysse is a fast growing AV rated New Orleans civil defense firm with a practice group focused on maritime and energy litigation seeking multiple attorneys with experience in maritime litigation including vessel casualties, Jones Act and Longshore defense. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential and required. 3-5+ years experience preferred. These permanent positions offer a great opportunity for either advancement to partnership or lateral placement with highly competitive compensation packages.
Resumes received will be held in strict confidence.
Qualified individuals can apply online or by submitting their resume, transcript, and writing samples to: Hiring Coordinator, 701 Poydras Street, Suite 4700, New Orleans, LA 70139-7708, or e-mail to info@jyplawfirm.com.
Litigation Paralegal
JOB INFORMATION
We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to become a part of a great team!
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
- Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
- Schedule depositions / deposition summaries
- Medical summaries
- Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Record and store client information
- Keep accurate time (billing) records
- Assist in secretarial needs as dictated by work loads and client demand
- Other duties as required or determined by a supervisor as needed
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a paralegal (Workers Comp and Casualty experience a plus)
- Familiarity with legal research (Lexis)
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Familiarity with Coyote a plus
- Must be able to work autonomously
Working Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (One hour meal break; over time as required.)
Legal Secretary/Assistant
We have an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary/Assistant with strong litigation experience to assist a partner and associate attorney. Maritime experience a plus. This position includes dictation, scanning and organizing documents, court filings/e-filing, maintaining client files, opening new matters, calendaring deadlines, scheduling depositions and meetings. Candidate must be detail oriented and possess superior organizational and computer skills. Typing speed of 75 wpm or higher. Proficiency in Coyote is a plus. Experience with Texas litigation also a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also necessary. Candidate should be dependable, professional and a team player.
Our firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes: group health, life, and LTD insurance, 401(k) plan, accrued vacation and flex time; optional dental, vision, and voluntary life benefits are also available.
Working Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (One hour meal break; over time as required.)