Personal Injury Paralegal – 12-Week Leave Coverage (Temp-to-Perm)

Crescent City Law is looking for an experienced personal injury paralegal to cover a planned leave of absence of approximately 12 weeks, starting around November 1. The firm is growing quickly, so this role has a real path to a permanent position. This is a chance to step into a busy practice and grow with it.

What you’ll do

You’ll support our attorneys across the full life of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial. That includes:

• gathering and organizing medical records and bills

• preparing demand packages

• tracking deadlines, including prescription dates

• drafting pleadings, discovery, and correspondence

• communicating with clients, adjusters, and medical providers

• helping prepare for depositions, mediations, and trial

What we’re looking for

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in personal injury, preferably plaintiff-side

• Familiarity with Louisiana civil procedure and court filing requirements, including Orleans Parish and surrounding parishes

• Experience with medical records requests, lien tracking, and settlement disbursement sheets

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload

• Clear, compassionate communication with clients who are often going through a hard time

• Proficiency with Clio and Google Workspace

• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred

Crescent City Law, LLC is a New Orleans-based criminal defense and personal injury firm dedicated to fighting for clients when the stakes are highest. Founded by attorney John Radziewicz, the firm has built a reputation across Louisiana for aggressive, client-centered advocacy — delivering personalized representation with a commitment to being dedicated, accountable, and available at every stage of a case.

We hold our team to high standards, and in return, we invest in your growth. Crescent City Law offers a collaborative, supportive work environment that empowers attorneys to develop their skills, build their practice, and make a meaningful difference in clients' lives. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.