Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense | RB Legal Recruiting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a prominent regional defense litigation firm, located in Washington, DC. This well-regarded firm is specifically seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join and support their dedicated team within the insurance defense practice area. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring efficient case progression and operational excellence. This position plays a vital role in the firm’s ability to deliver high-quality legal services and maintain its reputation within the defense litigation community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Washington, DC
• Pay: $50000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Supports multiple attorneys within the firm’s Washington DC office.
• Mission: Ensures attorneys receive essential administrative and litigation support, including scheduling, file management, and document preparation, to maintain operational efficiency and facilitate case progress within insurance defense.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Provide Administrative Support: Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance to multiple attorneys, ensuring their daily operations run smoothly.
• Offer Litigation Support: Furnish essential support for various aspects of the litigation process within an insurance defense context.
• Manage Attorney Calendars: Accurately handle scheduling, meeting coordination, and calendar management for legal professionals.
• Maintain Case Files: Implement and oversee efficient systems for the organization, tracking, and management of legal files.
• Prepare Legal Documents: Draft, format, and finalize a range of legal documents, correspondence, and court filings as required.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-level career professional with a foundational background in legal support, specifically beneficial if familiar with defense litigation or insurance defense.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience providing legal support within a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Skills: Proven proficiency in scheduling, effective file management practices, and accurate legal document preparation.