Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

iHire; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

A civil litigation law firm in Chatsworth is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for their Insurance Defense Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with legal case management systems. Responsibilities include providing support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing deadlines. The firm emphasizes work/life balance and offers a supportive environment. Competitive salary between $55,000 and $70,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense.
• Experience assisting with trial preparation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling insurance defense matters.
• Prepare, format, and file pleadings and legal documents.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
• Coordinate discovery, including preparation and responses.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain and organize case files.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

A civil litigation law firm in Chatsworth is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for their Insurance Defense Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with legal case management systems. Responsibilities include providing support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing deadlines. The firm emphasizes work/life balance and offers a supportive environment. Competitive salary between $55,000 and $70,000 annually based on experience.