Legal Assistant

TRC Talent Solutions; Milton (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

PTO with tenure-based increases

Hybrid work after training

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to support insurance defense litigation. You will handle pleadings, discovery, document preparation, e-filing across courts, and daily case management in a fast-paced office.

The role emphasizes meticulous records, multi-tasking, and collaboration with attorneys and paralegals, with a path to hybrid work after training and performance review.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Experience focused on insurance defense is preferred.
• Strong organizational, typing, proofreading, and transcription skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with court e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in insurance defense cases.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery documents, and legal correspondence.
• E-file documents in local, state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Coordinate records requests and document production.
• Proofread, file, Bates stamp, and mail legal documents.
• Maintain comprehensive case files and provide daily litigation support.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to complete tasks on time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Typing

Proofreading

Transcription

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Court e-filing systems

Job description

Legal Assistant Join a dynamic legal team as a Legal Assistant specializing in insurance defense litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to provide critical administrative and case management support to attorneys and paralegals in a high-volume law firm setting. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient progression of litigation matters, from the initial document preparation phase through to filing and ongoing case support. Your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will be key contributors to the ongoing success of the legal team.

Working as a Legal Assistant, you will play an integral role in all aspects of litigation, focusing on insurance defense cases. Your duties will include preparing and drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and various types of legal correspondence, as well as managing and organizing case files. You will be responsible for e-filing documents in local, state, federal, and appellate courts, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements. In addition, you will coordinate records requests and document production, proofread and prepare legal documents for mailing, and support attorneys with day-to-day litigation tasks. Your ability to maintain meticulous records and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously will be vital to this role.

Candidates for the Legal Assistant position should have at least three years of experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary capacity, with a strong preference for those who have worked in insurance defense. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as court e-filing systems, is required. Experience with legal document management systems is considered a plus. Strong organizational, typing, proofreading, and transcription skills are essential, as is the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a busy litigation environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of effectively managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

As part of the legal support team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage. Additional perks include a paid time off program with increases based on tenure, a structured training and onboarding process, and the potential for hybrid work flexibility following a successful training period and performance review. You will be working in a collaborative office environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

Legal Assistant - Summary

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in insurance defense cases
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and organization of legal documents
• Maintain case files and manage document production and records requests
• Work collaboratively within a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal correspondence for insurance defense litigation
• Prepare exhibits, deposition materials, and trial documents to support attorneys
• E-file legal documents in local, state, federal, and appellate courts
• Coordinate and manage records requests and document production
• Proofread, file, Bates stamp, and mail legal documents
• Maintain comprehensive case files and provide daily litigation support
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure timely completion of case-related tasks

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• PTO package with tenure-based increases
• Structured training and onboarding program
• Potential for hybrid flexibility after training and performance review
• Supportive office environment

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
• Insurance defense litigation experience preferred
• Strong organizational, typing, proofreading, and transcription skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with court e-filing systems required
• Familiarity with legal document management systems is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of organization
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume litigation environment

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• Experienced legal assistant with a focus on insurance defense litigation
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Excels under pressure and manages competing priorities effectively
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and willingness to assist where needed
• Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism

Other Relevant Information

• Legal Assistant role offers a structured onboarding and training process for seamless integration
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the legal support team
• Hybrid work flexibility may be available after completion of training and based on performance
• Comprehensive benefits and a supportive, collaborative office culture
• TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.