Legal Assistant (Perm/Onsite)

Connect Search LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Connect Search LLC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years in insurance defense to join a Dallas law office. This role supports three attorneys, including a Senior Partner and two Associates, handling day-to-day legal and administrative tasks in a fast-paced litigation desk.

All work is onsite in Dallas Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in managing deadlines, court filings, and document preparation to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience within insurance defense required.
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, terminology, and legal documentation.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and support multiple attorneys.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Onsite Monday through Friday in Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to three attorneys
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documents
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, and scheduling
• Assist with litigation-related filings, case documentation, and organization
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Track deadlines and assist attorneys with maintaining an organized caseload
• Handle additional legal administrative responsibilities as needed

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Litigation support

Multitasking

Communication skills

Proofreading

Deadline management

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant(Insurance Defense)
Type: Perm
Pay Rate: $65K +
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits:For eligible candidates we offer: Full medical, dental and vision insurance as well as 401K

Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense

Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 100% Onsite
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Experience Required: 5+ years of Insurance Defense experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of insurance defense experience to join a Dallas law office. This position will provide direct support to three attorneys, including a Senior Partner and two Associates, and requires someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a busy litigation desk.

Insurance defense experience is required. Candidates without this experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to three attorneys
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documents
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, and scheduling
• Assist with litigation-related filings, case documentation, and organization
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Track deadlines and assist attorneys with maintaining an organized caseload
• Handle additional legal administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience within insurance defense required
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, terminology, and legal documentationExcellent proofreading, grammar, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and support multiple attorneys
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working onsite Monday through Friday in Dallas

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Legal Assistant who understands the pace and demands of an insurance defense litigation practice, can independently manage attorney support responsibilities, and is comfortable supporting both senior and associate-level attorneys.