Legal Administrative Assistant

Deacon Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with match

HSA

Respectful work culture

Job summary

Deacon Recruiting is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in San Antonio, Texas. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of administrative experience in a legal environment, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, preparing legal documents, and filing with state and federal courts. The position offers a stable work environment, competitive hourly compensation, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or legal environment.
• Experience supporting litigation or insurance defense practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of litigation timelines and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and hearings.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Electronically file documents with courts and maintain case files.

Skills

Administrative experience

Litigation support

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Education

Legal assistant certification or associate degree

Tools

E-filing systems

Legal billing software

Document management software

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant – Insurance Defense
San Antonio, TX

THIS ORGANIZATION OFFERS…

• A stable, boutique law firm environment with long-tenured leadership and low turnover
• Direct attorney support with autonomy, trust, and a hands-off management style
• Hourly compensation with overtime eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) with match, and HSA
• A respectful, close-knit culture that values accountability, professionalism, and balance

YOUR TYPICAL DAY…

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts and maintain case files
• Coordinate scheduling with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
• Monitor litigation deadlines, support docketing, billing, and trial preparation activities

YOU HAVE / BACKGROUND PROFILE…

• 4+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or legal environment
• Experience supporting litigation or insurance defense practices preferred
• Working knowledge of litigation timelines, court procedures, and efiling systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and written communication skills

EXTRA CREDIT / NICE TO HAVES…

• Familiarity with insurance carriers, claims handling, or property litigation workflows
• Experience with legal billing or document management software
• Legal assistant certification or associate degree