Insurance Defense Legal Assistant (Bodily Injury)

Job Description

Job Description

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 an in-office 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

This position offers a collaborative team environment, competitive compensation, and long-term growth potential within a dynamic insurance defense practice.