Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Level20

Level20

Legal
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Job Number

: 223267

Our legal assistants (discovery specialist) handle complex tasks that are critical to the success of our law offices. As a part of our team, you’ll rely on your prior experience to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Experience using an electronic case management system - while not required - will help while managing attorney calendars, scheduling and coordinating examination(s) for defense experts, and communicating with clients regarding relevant aspects of the case. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, along with other assigned administrative duties.

This is a remote position with occasional travel to our House Counsel offices in Sherman Oaks or Irvine for meetings and/or trainings.

Must-have qualifications

  • High school diploma/ GED equivalent or higher
  • One year prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

Preferred skills

  • Insurance defense or personal injury experience
  • Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
  • Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
  • Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
Compensation
  • $26.07 - $30.67/hour
  • Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
  • Wellness & mental health programs
  • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
  • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
  • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
  • Career development & tuition assistance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job

: Legal

Primary Location

: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations

: United States-California-Concord, United States-California-Sherman Oaks

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular
Work From Home: No