What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Legal Assistant (Bodily Injury) position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Insurance Defense Legal Assistant (Bodily Injury) – 5 Years Experience
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with a strong background in bodily injury litigation to join our client's growing team.
This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced insurance defense practice handling complex bodily injury matters in both state and federal courts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling bodily injury and insurance defense cases
- Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence in state and federal courts
- Manage case calendars, court deadlines, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
- Coordinate depositions, court reporters, experts, and witnesses
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts
- Maintain and organize electronic case files
- Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization and trial binders
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in insurance defense
- Strong experience handling bodily injury litigation matters
- Experience supporting cases in both state and federal courts
- Proficient in state and federal e-filing systems
- Excellent knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a remote environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail
Preferred:
- Experience working in a high-volume litigation environment
- Familiarity with billing time and insurance carrier guidelines
- Prior experience working in a remote or hybrid setting
This position offers a collaborative team environment, competitive compensation, and long-term growth potential within a dynamic insurance defense practice.