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Litigation Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense (In‑Office) Austin, TX
A well‑established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Litigation Secretary with insurance defense and recent law firm experience to support its litigation team. This is a fully in‑office role supporting multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000–$80,000, depending on experience
- Discretionary year‑end bonus
- Medical insurance (employee pays 20% of premium)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- 401(k) with employer match (up to a certain percentage)
- Firm‑paid parking
Position Overview
- Support 3–4 attorneys, primarily aligned with one partner and assigned associates
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and manage correspondence, discovery, and pleadings
- Maintain attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
- Timekeeping and expense report processing
- Trial preparation and coordination
- File documents in state and federal courts
- Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Edit, proofread, and format legal documents
Requirements
- Insurance defense experience required
- Recent law firm experience
- Previous legal assistant or litigation secretary experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple attorneys with varying work styles
****Please do not apply if you only have Plaintiff Personal Injury experience****
If you are qualified for the position, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000