Legal Department- Secretary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support in-house counsel. You will organize case files, manage the legal calendar, and draft pleadings and standard letters, while coordinating with clients, claims adjusters, and court staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years as a Legal Assistant, and proficiency with state E-filing and civil litigation processes; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years as Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency with State E-filing system.
• Proficiency in civil litigation processes and rules.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
• Required knowledge of the litigation process including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Energetic

Organized

Independent

Professional appearance

Pleasant personality

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years experience as Legal Assistant

Tools

State E-filing system

Civil litigation knowledge

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Posting: Legal Assistant

Fred Loya Insurance is a family-owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates over 700 agencies across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas.

• Be part of a fast-growing company committed to service and excellence.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Position Overview

We seek a motivated and organized Legal Assistant to join our team for in-house Counsel atDieterich & Kelly Legal Group. This role involves providing high-quality administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, ensuring the protection of our policyholders and the company's legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
• Required knowledge of the litigation process including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.
• Ability to provide previous employment references and pass a background check upon a conditional offer of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Must be proficient with the State E-filing system.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the civil litigation process and rules.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Benefits: As a team member with our In-House Staff Counsel, we provide comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, dental, vision coverage, supplemental policies and retirement plans.