Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense Litigation

Location: Austin TX
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Work Model: On-site

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.

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.

• Draft revise and format legal documents for attorney review including pleadings motions subpoenas discovery requests and responses interrogatories and correspondence

• Review organize and summarize medical records reports discovery materials and other case-related documentation

• Manage State and Federal court filings including e-filings and CM/ECF submissions while tracking deadlines and docket activity

• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation including organizing exhibits deposition materials and witness files

• Support pre-trial and trial preparation including preparing trial binders exhibits and demonstrative evidence

• Conduct basic legal research and assist with factual investigations as needed

• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures

• Provide in-office litigation support and trial assistance when required

• 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in an insurance defense or civil defense litigation environment

• Strong working knowledge of civil litigation procedures and legal document preparation

• Hands-on experience with State and Federal court systems including CM/ECF filings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline-driven in-office setting

• Proficiency with legal software document management systems and Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to quickly review analyze and summarize large volumes of information

• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required