Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

Legal Assistant - Insurance LitigationA well-established litigation firm with a national presence, is seeking a legal assistant 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 courtsDraft, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondenceFile and serve documents electronically in all Texas courtsManage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetingsAssist with trial prep including coordinating witnesses and organizing exhibitsHandle billing tasks including entering time, processing invoices, and submitting expensesServe as liaison with courts, clients, vendors, and opposing counselManage administrative duties such as travel arrangements, scanning, and office supply coordinationMust-Haves as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation:3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in civil litigationFamiliarity with Texas court rules and e-filing systemsStrong document drafting, formatting, and proofreading skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsNice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation:Background supporting insurance defense litigationExperience working in a multi-attorney support roleKnowledge of legal billing systemsThis Role Offers:Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with matchFlexible spending and health savings accountsPaid time off and parental leaveEmployee assistance program and discountsA supportive team culture with long-term career potential