Legal Assistant- Insurance Defense - Plymouth Meeting, PA
About The Position
The Legal Assistant supports attorneys in an insurance defense law office by providing administrative and litigation support. The role includes preparing legal documents and correspondence, such as motions and pleadings, managing attorney calendars through an electronic case management system, coordinating examinations for defense experts, communicating with clients, maintaining files, answering phone calls, and propounding discovery, including serving client discovery. The position is hybrid-remote, with occasional in-office training and meetings. Candidates must be within a reasonable commute of the Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania office.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.
- At least two years of legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.
- Prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology.
- Time-management and organizational skills to support a large group of professionals.
- Typing skills with attention to grammar and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information.
- Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must be within a reasonable commute to the Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania office.
Nice To Haves
- Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm in Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents and correspondence, including motions and pleadings.
- Manage attorney calendars using an electronic case management system.
- Coordinate examinations for defense experts.
- Communicate with clients.
- Maintain files.
- Answer phone calls.
- Propound discovery, including serving client discovery.
- Provide other administrative support to attorneys.
Benefits
- Annual gainshare cash incentive payment of up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance.
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including free preventative care.
- Wellness and mental health programs.
- Health care flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off.
- Paid and unpaid sick leave where applicable.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Parental and family leave.
- Military leave and pay.
- Career development and tuition assistance.
- Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
