What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a well-established litigation firm with a national presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation to join their Austin office. This is a dynamic role supporting multiple attorneys who focus on high-volume first-party insurance defense cases, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and wants to grow within a collaborative team.
What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation:
Support attorneys handling active civil litigation in state and federal courts
Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
File and serve documents electronically in all Texas courts
Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings
Assist with trial prep including coordinating witnesses and organizing exhibits
Handle billing tasks including entering time, processing invoices, and submitting expenses
Serve as liaison with courts, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel
Manage administrative duties such as travel arrangements, scanning, and office supply coordination
Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation:
3 years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in civil litigation
Familiarity with Texas court rules and e-filing systems
Strong document drafting, formatting, and proofreading skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation:
Background supporting insurance defense litigation
Experience working in a multi-attorney support role
Knowledge of legal billing systems
Our Client Offers:
Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with match
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Paid time off and parental leave
Employee assistance program and discounts
A supportive team culture with long-term career potential
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.