Careers at Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway: Paralegals and Legal Secretaries

Cook Yancey is committed to maximizing opportunities for individual satisfaction and attracting and retaining employees who share our values, fairness, diversity in background and interests, consideration for others, integrity and positive attitude.

Our attorneys are supported by, and have the privilege of working with the best support staff the area has to offer, which include legal assistants, secretaries, receptionists, accounting clerks, file clerks and runners. Cook Yancey’s support staff is made up of forty professionals with varied skills and backgrounds. The typical Cook Yancey support staff employee has been with the firm more than five years with several employees having twenty or more years of service. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our employees can continue to develop and succeed both professionally and personally.

We offer development training, cutting edge technology, an expansive benefits package and competitive salaries, and most important, a work environment that is recognized as being a great place to work!

If you are interested in joining our growing team who strive to provide the utmost excellence in service to our clients, please send your resume to:

Gaye H. Garbarino
Human Resources Manager
333 Texas Street, Suite 1700
P.O. Box 22260
Shreveport, LA 71120-2260
Firm: 318.221.6277
Direct: 318.227.7815
Fax: 318.227.7850
Fax Direct: 318.227.7768
gaye.garbarino@cookyancey.com

 

Open Positions:

Paralegal Legal Assistant

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The established law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant for a fast-paced litigation group. The paralegal/legal assistant will work directly with the attorneys in organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials including finalizing and filing pleadings with courts, preparation of notices and setting depositions, initial drafting of discovery responses, drafting correspondence, maintaining electronic files for each client, maintaining indexes of all document productions, maintaining daily calendars, and assisting with organizational tasks as needed.   A candidate that’s committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.

Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years’ legal experience preferred but not required
  • Insurance defense experience preferred
  • Paralegal certificate preferred but not required

The firm has a great benefit package with a competitive salary offered based on experience.

 

Application for Employment

Click here to download our Employment Application.

For benefits and more information, please contact Gaye Garbarino by e-mail , or by phone at (318) 227-7815.

Employee Testimonials

I’ve worked with some amazing attorneys in my career, but I found the perfect fit here. There is nothing like working with people of integrity; from the most senior partner to the newest support staff. The work ethic and the firm’s commitment to community involvement makes this feel like more than a job.  It’s amazing how easy it is to give your best when you know you’re a part of something you can be truly proud of.  

Angela Williams

I have been a part of Cook Yancey for 28 years. During this time I have been given great opportunities to use my potential to the fullest. Working here has taught me some wonderful lessons and helped shape me as an individual not only in the work force, but in life in general. It has been a privilege to work alongside these attorneys and support staff.  

Katherine Kavanaugh