Legal Assistant

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Charlotte, NC seeks an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience, including 1st and 3rd party coverage background. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, and proficiency in Word and Outlook is required.

Excellent organizational ability and a stable work history are highly valued. The role involves scheduling hearings and depositions, document management in iManage, filing prep, invoice processing, and coordination

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance defense
• 1st party and 3rd party coverage background required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Word and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
• Scan and save all documents and mail into iManage
• Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
• Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
• Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
• Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
• Open new files – run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
• Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
• Set up conference room(s) for client meetings

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Law Firm seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for our Charlotte office with 5+ years’ of experience (1st Party and 3rd Party Coverage background required).

Duties include:

• Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
• Scan and save all documents and mail into iManage
• Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
• Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
• Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
• Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
• Open new files – run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
• Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
• Set up conference room(s) for client meetings

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Must be proficient in Word and Outlook.

Great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.