Litigation Secretary / Paralegal, Insurance Defense

Adams & Martin Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2?0

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Century City, Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary/Paralegal to support the Insurance Defense group in a newly created role.

You will draft and file pleadings, manage case administration, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients and courts. The role offers a hybrid schedule, a 37.5-hour week, and comprehensive benefits with a salary range of $100k-$115k.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred).
• Experience with state and federal e-filing and calendaring deadlines.
• Strong drafting skills and experience assisting with discovery.
• Paralegal Certificate or Attestation strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, appellate filings, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage all aspects of case administration, including calendaring deadlines, maintaining case files, and organizing pleadings, exhibits, and discovery materials.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, privilege logs, interrogatories, fact gathering, legal research, and case assessments.
• Coordinate with clients, trial teams, courts, and third parties while supporting case progression and settlement efforts.
• Prepare exhibits, evidence, and supporting documentation for motions, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting & filing pleadings

E-filing & calendaring

Discovery support

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Attestation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National full-service defense firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary/Paralegal to support the growing Insurance Defense group in Century City. This is a newly created position offering a collaborative environment in a stable and growing practice group with a supportive team and a firm culture built around balancing work and life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, appellate filings, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage all aspects of case administration, including calendaring deadlines, maintaining case files, and organizing pleadings, exhibits, and discovery materials.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, privilege logs, interrogatories, fact gathering, legal research, and case assessments.
• Coordinate with clients, trial teams, courts, and third parties while supporting case progression and settlement efforts.
• Prepare exhibits, evidence, and supporting documentation for motions, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Experience with state and federal e-filing and calendaring deadlines
• Strong drafting skills and experience assisting with discovery
• Paralegal Certificate or Attestation strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Additional Information

• Hours: 37.5-hour week
• Salary: $100k - $115k
• Location: Century City (Los Angeles, CA)
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• Comprehensive benefits packages offered

The firm is dedicated to providing the best service to clients and believes that starts with focusing on employees - providing them with the tools, teams, and support to do more than just succeed but thrive both personally and professionally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.