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Our client, a well-established, boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and experience handling insurance defense matters in a fast-paced legal environment.
Job Responsibility
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling insurance defense cases
Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings and reports
File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
Maintain case files, calendars and deadlines for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials
Coordinate attorney schedules and communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel and vendors
Draft routine legal documents and assist with discovery, subpoenas and trial preparation
Review and organize medical records, claim files and other case-related materials
Track billable time, process expense reports and assist with monthly billing tasks
Requirements
3+ years of experience as a legal assistant in insurance defense or civil litigation
Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, rules and litigation deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal team