Legal Assistant- Insurance Defense - Plymouth Meeting, PA
About The Position
As a Legal Assistant on the team, you will handle tasks critical to the success of the law offices and provide administrative support to attorneys. The role involves preparing legal documents and correspondence, including motions and pleadings, and using an electronic case management system to manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Other duties include maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery—including serving client discovery—and performing additional administrative tasks. 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.
- 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 of the Plymouth Meeting, PA office.
Nice To Haves
- Prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology.
- 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.
- Perform other administrative duties.
Benefits
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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.
- Annual cash incentive payment of up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
