Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Insurance Defense)

TL;DR

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Insurance Defense): Managing civil litigation processes and court filings for insurance defense cases with an accent on case management, e-filing, and document preparation. Focus on ensuring accuracy in legal filings, managing complex litigation calendars, and coordinating with claims professionals.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in Irvine, CA; 2 days in office weekly)

Salary: $70k–$110k

Company

hirify.global USA underwrites small- to mid-market commercial risks through brokers and digital channels.

What you will do

• Prepare and process court filings using E-filing systems.
• Maintain and review the firm's litigation calendar and reserve court appearances.
• Manage legal case files to ensure all documents are organized and accessible.
• Draft and proofread legal documents, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel.
• Prepare trial documents and assemble trial binders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Civil Litigation Defense (Required)
• Proficiency in E-filing and knowledge of Southern California Courts.
• Experience with document management systems and case management software.
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF manipulation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be based in Irvine, CA for hybrid work (2 days in office)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Northern California jurisdictions.
• Paralegal certificate.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) with competitive company matching.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and FSA plans.
• 24 days PTO, 2 hirify.global Days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and a 4-week paid sabbatical every 5 years of service.
• Annual fitness reimbursement up to $600 and Headspace subscription.
• Modern office spaces with a dynamic, values-driven culture.