What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Secretary position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a highly-regarded and national insurance defense litigation firm, is looking for a Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation to join their Austin office IN A TEMP-TO-HIRE SITUATION. This is a dynamic role in which the candidate will be supporting several attorneys who focus on high-volume first-party insurance defense cases, and it is 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