Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

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Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

austin, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 - 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 - 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 - 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