Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation

A 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 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

This Role 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