Job Description

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant
Location: Atlanta, GA (Galleria Area)
Salary: Up to $75,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and free parking
About Us:
Join a top-tier Atlanta-based law firm in the Galleria area, known for its excellence in insurance defense litigation. Our firm prides itself on a strong collaborative environment, providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to support our legal team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing high-volume insurance defense cases, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• File Maintenance: Organize and maintain electronic and physical legal files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and up-to-date.
• Scheduling and Calendar Management: Coordinate attorney schedules, depositions, hearings, and client meetings, while tracking critical deadlines.
• Client Communication: Act as a liaison between clients, insurance companies, and attorneys, handling correspondence, scheduling meetings, and responding to inquiries.
• Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Billing Support: Assist with attorney billing by reviewing and tracking time entries, preparing invoices, and managing billing-related queries.
• Administrative Support: Handle a range of administrative duties, including answering phones, processing mail, and drafting correspondence.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a legal assistant, with a focus on insurance defense or litigation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or legal assistant certification is preferred.
• Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal software, Microsoft Office Suite, and court e-filing systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Free parking in the Galleria area.

Details
Location
Atlanta GA
Date Posted
9/19/2024

Skills Required