Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

About the role

As a legal assistant you will provide administrative support to attorneys in a litigation environment. The position is hybrid, with in‑person attendance primarily for litigation‑related events and occasional travel for training, team meetings, and other business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence such as motions and pleadings.
• Use an electronic case management system to manage attorney calendars.
• Coordinate examinations for defense experts.
• Communicate with clients.
• Maintain files and answer phone calls.
• Propound discovery, including serving client discovery.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills

• Insurance defense or personal injury experience in a law firm.
• Strong time‑management and organizational abilities to support a large group of professionals.
• Accurate typing skills with attention to grammar.
• Ability to work independently while handling highly confidential information.
• Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Pay

Hourly rate: $29.58 – $32.50. Includes a gain‑share annual cash incentive payment of up to 16 % of eligible earnings based on company performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6 %.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Parental, family, military leave, and pay.
• Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups.
• Career development and tuition assistance.

Physical requirements and working conditions

May require lifting less than 25 lb. Involves standing and walking to monitor work (e.g., training) and long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom). Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.