Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense Litigation

<b>Legal Assistant Insurance Defense Litigation</b> <p data-end="381" data-start="284"><b>Location:</b> Austin, TX<br data-end="311" data-start="308" /> <b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time | Direct Hire<br data-end="358" data-start="355" /> <b>Work Model:</b> On-site</p> <b>About the Role</b> <p data-end="659" data-start="411">This position supports a busy insurance defense litigation practice handling complex, high-exposure matters. The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case development through trial.</p> <p data-end="999" data-start="661">The role is well suited for someone with hands-on insurance defense experience who is comfortable managing multiple cases, meeting strict deadlines, and working in a fast-paced, in-office litigation environment. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and confidence with court procedures are critical for success in this role.</p> <b>Key Responsibilities</b> <ul data-end="1957" data-start="1035"> <li data-end="1212" data-start="1035"> <p data-end="1212" data-start="1037">Draft, revise, and format legal documents for attorney review, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, interrogatories, and correspondence</p> </li> <li data-end="1332" data-start="1213"> <p data-end="1332" data-start="1215">Review, organize, and summarize medical records, reports, discovery materials, and other case-related documentation</p> </li> <li data-end="1465" data-start="1333"> <p data-end="1465" data-start="1335">Manage State and Federal court filings, including e-filings and CM/ECF submissions, while tracking deadlines and docket activity</p> </li> <li data-end="1586" data-start="1466"> <p data-end="1586" data-start="1468">Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits, deposition materials, and witness files</p> </li> <li data-end="1703" data-start="1587"> <p data-end="1703" data-start="1589">Support pre-trial and trial preparation, including preparing trial binders, exhibits, and demonstrative evidence</p> </li> <li data-end="1785" data-start="1704"> <p data-end="1785" data-start="1706">Conduct basic legal research and assist with factual investigations as needed</p> </li> <li data-end="1881" data-start="1786"> <p data-end="1881" data-start="1788">Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures</p> </li> <li data-end="1957" data-start="1882"> <p data-end="1957" data-start="1884">Provide in-office litigation support and trial assistance when required</p> </li> </ul> <b>Key Qualifications</b> <ul data-end="2739" data-start="1991"> <li data-end="2106" data-start="1991"> <p data-end="2106" data-start="1993">5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in an <b>insurance defense or civil defense litigation</b> environment</p> </li> <li data-end="2197" data-start="2107"> <p data-end="2197" data-start="2109">Strong working knowledge of civil litigation procedures and legal document preparation</p> </li> <li data-end="2284" data-start="2198"> <p data-end="2284" data-start="2200">Hands-on experience with State and Federal court systems, including CM/ECF filings</p> </li> <li data-end="2338" data-start="2285"> <p data-end="2338" data-start="2287">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p> </li> <li data-end="2437" data-start="2339"> <p data-end="2437" data-start="2341">Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities</p> </li> <li data-end="2513" data-start="2438"> <p data-end="2513" data-start="2440">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, in-office setting</p> </li> <li data-end="2606" data-start="2514"> <p data-end="2606" data-start="2516">Proficiency with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office tools</p> </li> <li data-end="2689" data-start="2607"> <p data-end="2689" data-start="2609">Ability to quickly review, analyze, and summarize large volumes of information</p> </li> <li data-end="2739" data-start="2690"> <p data-end="2739" data-start="2692">Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required</p> </li> </ul>