Paralegal – Federal Legal Support (New Orleans)

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Paralegal to support federal attorneys in a U.S. Attorney’s Office environment in New Orleans. The role involves preparing complex legal documents, assisting trial teams, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process pleadings, motions, subpoenas, warrants, judgments, summonses, affidavits and other court filings.
• Support trial preparation by assembling trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists, charts, photos and presentation materials.
• Verify citations, statutory references and create tables of contents, indices and reference listings for briefs.
• Perform docketing and case tracking using automated systems; maintain calendars and monitor filing, hearing and trial dates.
• Handle legal correspondence, confidential files, records organization, visitor and caller support for AUSA staff.

Required profile

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal support professional in litigation, government, court, law‑enforcement or similar settings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review legal documents for accuracy and proper formatting.
• Excellent communication skills and professional interaction with attorneys, staff, external partners and the public.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work collaboratively and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Familiarity with Relativity or other e‑discovery platforms (preferred).

What we offer

• Opportunity to support mission‑critical federal legal operations within a respected DOJ environment.
• Engagement with a responsive federal contractor that provides dedicated recruiter support.
• Standard 40‑hour work week with office hours 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.