Overview
Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney (Spanish/English) – Fall 2025 New Class Jobs in New Orleans, LA at Orleans Public Defenders
Description:
Job Summary:
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm specializing in homeowner, condominium, and community association law is seeking a Litigation Paralegal, with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate will have the option to work from our Lincolnshire or Chicago office. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including both billable hour and administrative tasks.
The starting hourly role for this position is $30.22, contingent up level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for those who are eligible.
Business hours for this non-exempt position are 9:00am. to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. There will be a period of training in office and then the role will transition to a hybrid position with one in-office day required per week.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Case Management
Update Litigation Management Software, including docketing, entering notes, orders, and status reports.
Document Preparation
– Prepare initial documents, including Summons, Motions, Notices, and correspondence.- Draft routine motions, such as motions for extension, vacate, for special process server/alt service.- Prepare Notices of Deposition and Subpoenas.- Prepare Petitions/Affidavits in Support of Award of Attorneys’ Fees and Costs.
Service of Process (arrange for and monitor service)
Discovery
– Assist in preparation and review of large document productions.- Prepare written discovery requests for attorney response.
Handle routine communications with client, attorneys, courts, and vendors.
E-File new lawsuits, motions, and other pleadings.
Miscellaneous tasks to support litigators.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
1-3 years as a litigation paralegal and/or 3+ years practical experience, required.
Paralegal certification preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks and daily deadlines.
Experience in community association law preferred but not required.
Familiarity with online calendaring and docketing systems.
Strong computer skills are required, specifically in all Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word and Excel.
Technical Skills: Experience with any system listed below is preferred, but not required.
Document Management Systems – iManage
Billing Systems – Juris Suite
Docketing Systems – Vision
Adobe Acrobat
To be considered for this position, you MUST apply at:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/840033/Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit/Litigation-Paralegal
Title: Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney (Spanish/English) – Fall 2025 New Class
Company: Orleans Public Defenders
Location: New Orleans, LA
