Legal Assistant (Multiple Locations)

Insure National; California; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Insure National is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to support California-based insurance defense and medical malpractice litigation teams. The role offers hybrid work and exposure to complex matters throughout the litigation lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, strong CA court procedures knowledge, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant and/or legal secretary experience.
• Plaintiff litigation experience will also be considered.
• Medical malpractice experience is a plus.
• Trial preparation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California court procedures and e-filing.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Hybrid schedule available.
• Opportunities available in both Orange County and Los Angeles County.
• Team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and support.
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters and experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents
• Coordinate discovery and maintain litigation files
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, subpoenas, and court filings
• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Ensure compliance with court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice experience

Trial preparation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

California court procedures

E-filing

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Time management

Job description

Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary | Insurance Defense Litigation

Compensation may increase for candidates with significant Medical Malpractice experience.

About the Opportunity

A growing California litigation practice is seeking experienced Legal Assistants and Legal Secretaries to support attorneys handling complex insurance defense and medical malpractice matters.

This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals who thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoy playing a key role throughout the life of a case, from discovery and motion practice through trial preparation.

Candidates with insurance defense experience are preferred, but those coming from plaintiff litigation backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Complex and engaging litigation work
• Exposure to insurance defense and medical malpractice matters
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Meaningful involvement throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Stable organizations with long-term growth opportunities
• Opportunities to expand trial preparation and litigation support experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents
• Coordinate discovery and maintain litigation files
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, subpoenas, and court filings
• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Ensure compliance with court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant and/or legal secretary experience
• Plaintiff litigation experience will also be considered
• Medical malpractice experience is a plus
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of California court procedures and e-filing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with legal case management software and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Hybrid schedule available
• Opportunities available in both Orange County and Los Angeles County
• Team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and support
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters and experienced attorneys
• Professional environment with strong long-term growth potential