Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Overview

This role involves providing critical administrative support to attorneys within a legal team. The legal assistant will prepare legal documents and correspondence such as motions and pleadings, manage attorney calendars using an electronic case management system, coordinate examinations for defense experts, communicate with clients, maintain files, answer phone calls, and handle discovery processes including serving client discovery.

This is a hybrid position requiring occasional travel to an office for meetings and training. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence (motions, pleadings)
• Manage attorney calendars using electronic case management systems
• Coordinate examinations for defense experts
• Communicate with clients
• Maintain legal files and records
• Answer phone calls and handle administrative duties
• Propound discovery and serve client discovery

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance defense or personal injury within a law firm
• Strong time management and organizational skills to support a large group of professionals
• Typing skills with attention to grammar and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality
• Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $29.58 - $32.50
• Annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance including free preventative care
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance
• Paid time off including volunteer time off
• Paid and unpaid sick leave where applicable, short and long-term disability
• Parental and family leave; military leave and pay
• Career development and tuition assistance

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May require lifting less than 25 lbs
• Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training)
• Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom)

Location

This is a hybrid role with occasional in-office presence required. Candidates must live within reasonable driving distance of the supported office.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements. Certain visa statuses are not eligible for this role.