Job Description
** About the Firm**
We are a fast-paced law firm focused on insurance defense and subrogation matters, representing insurers, businesses, and individuals in a wide range of civil litigation cases. Our team is committed to delivering efficient, high-quality legal services while maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment.
** About the Role**
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant with a background in civil litigation, preferably in insurance defense and/or subrogation. This role is essential in supporting attorneys through all stages of litigation—from case intake through trial—while ensuring deadlines are met and files are maintained with precision.
Key Responsibilities
· Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
· Handle high-volume case management for insurance defense and subrogation files
· E-file in state and federal courts and track filing deadlines
· Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
· Assist with discovery, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and responses
· Coordinate depositions, inspections, mediations, and hearings
· Prepare trial materials, exhibits, and binders
· Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, experts, and opposing counsel
· Review medical records, bills, and claim-related documents
· Assist with subrogation recovery tracking and lien documentation
** Qualifications**
· 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation
· Prior experience in insurance defense and/or subrogation strongly preferred
· Familiarity with litigation procedures, deadlines, and court rules
· Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
** Preferred Skills**
· Experience working with insurance carriers and adjusters
· Knowledge of medical terminology and billing records
· Familiarity with case management and billing software (e.g., Clio, Time Matters, or similar)
· Trial preparation experience
· Paralegal certificate is a plus