Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Job Title: Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Location: Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX (Office-Based)

Experience: 5+ Years (Insurance Defense with 1st and 3rd Party Coverage)

Salary Range: $60,000 – $68,000 (Based on Experience)

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Provide administrative and litigation support to insurance defense attorneys
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage case files, including electronic document management and filing systems
• Handle court filings (state and federal e-filing preferred)
• Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and client meetings
• Review and organize medical records, claim files, and litigation documents
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation and witness coordination

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Insurance Defense
• Hands-on experience supporting First-Party and Third-Party Coverage matters
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience with legal document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously

• Experience with billing systems and time entry
• Experience working with insurance carriers or defense firms
• Paralegal certificate (a plus, not required)