Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Insurance Defense)

TL;DR

Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Insurance Defense): Providing comprehensive litigation and administrative support for complex insurance defense matters with an accent on document management, discovery, and trial preparation. Focus on drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and managing litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid/Remote/Onsite options available depending on business needs).

Salary: $40–$50 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a provider of insurance services, maintaining a collaborative legal team focused on litigation and claims management.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and mediations while maintaining litigation calendars.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support case evaluations.
• Summarize discovery responses, medical records, and case materials for attorney review.
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and witness files.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or civil litigation.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Strong experience with case management software and Microsoft Office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Nice to have

• Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program.
• Experience with automobile insurance claims and litigation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive legal team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with meaningful litigation impact.