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Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$62,165 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
A well-established litigation firm with a national presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant
•Insurance Litigation to join their Austin office. This is a dynamic role supporting multiple attorneys who focus on high-volume first-party insurance defense cases, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and wants to grow within a collaborative team. What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant
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Insurance Litigation:
Support attorneys handling active civil litigation in state and federal courts Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence File and serve documents electronically in all Texas courts Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings Assist with trial prep including coordinating witnesses and organizing exhibits Handle billing tasks including entering time, processing invoices, and submitting expenses Serve as liaison with courts, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel Manage administrative duties such as travel arrangements, scanning, and office supply coordination Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant
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Insurance Litigation:
3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in civil litigation Familiarity with Texas court rules and e-filing systems Strong document drafting, formatting, and proofreading skills High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment Excellent communication and organizational skills Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant
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Insurance Litigation:
Background supporting insurance defense litigation Experience working in a multi-attorney support role Knowledge of legal billing systems
This Role Offers:
Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with match Flexible spending and health savings accounts Paid time off and parental leave Employee assistance program and discounts A supportive team culture with long-term career potential