Legal Assistant/Insurance Defense Experience Preferred

Busy law firm seeking applicants to fill the position of Bilingual Legal Assistant. We are seeking team players with Insurance Defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparing, developing and maintaining of case files
• Calendar deadlines and coordinate appointments
• Assist with the drafting and formatting of pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
• Communicate with counsel, court and clients
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred

Qualifications:

• 2+ years working experience as a legal assistant
• Experience in insurance defense and knowledge of personal injury, premises liability and construction defect preferred
• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently is a must
• Excellent organizational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook
• Deadline and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision

Good work ethic a plus. Positions are for in-house openings. Under certain circumstances, willing to train. The pay scale referenced is based on an average, however compensation is commensurate with experience, and may be adjusted accordingly.

Please note, that only serious and qualified candidates will be considered for interviews. If you do not have Insurance Defense Litigation experience as a Legal Assistant, you will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person