Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

About the position

The Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense position involves providing essential administrative support to attorneys in a law office setting. The role requires handling complex tasks related to litigation, including the preparation of legal documents, managing attorney calendars, and maintaining client communications. This hybrid position necessitates occasional travel to the office for meetings and training, and candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.

Responsibilities
? Prepare legal documents and correspondences such as motions and pleadings.
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? Manage attorney calendars using an electronic case management system.
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? Coordinate examinations for defense experts.
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? Communicate with clients regarding case updates and information.
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? Maintain organized files and records related to legal cases.
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? Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.
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? Propound discovery, including serving client discovery requests.
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? Perform other administrative duties as required.

Requirements
? High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher.
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? Two years prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.

Nice-to-haves
? Experience in insurance defense or personal injury cases.
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? Strong time management and organizational skills.
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? Typing skills with attention to grammar and accuracy.
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? Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.
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? Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits
? 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
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? Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
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? Wellness & mental health programs
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? Health care flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
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? Life insurance
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? Paid time off, including volunteer time off
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? Paid & unpaid sick leave
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? Short & long-term disability
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? Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
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? Career development & tuition assistance

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