Legal Assistant (Insurance Defense)

TL;DR

Legal Assistant (Insurance Defense): Providing critical litigation support for civil and insurance defense cases with an accent on e-filing, case management, and trial preparation. Focus on drafting legal pleadings, coordinating court deadlines, and conducting legal research using Westlaw.

Location: Hybrid, Western Region, CA

Salary: $33 - $43 per hour

Company

A nationally recognized trial firm specializing in high-stakes civil defense and insurance litigation.

What you will do

• Format and e-file pleadings and correspondence in State, Federal, and Appellate courts.
• Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities for legal motions.
• Manage case calendars, schedule depositions, and track court deadlines.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw to support attorneys.
• Coordinate attorney travel and provide daily administrative support.
• Assist with trial preparation and document organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience, specifically in insurance defense and personal injury.
• Proven experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California.
• Deep understanding of civil litigation rules and calendar deadlines.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with 1.5x overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans with low to zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with a generous company match.
• 37.5-hour standard workweek to promote work-life balance.
• Educational reimbursement up to $3,500 per year.
• Paid parental leave and monthly technology reimbursement.