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A well-established litigation firm with a national presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation to join their Austin office. This is a dynamic role supporting multiple attorneys who focus on high-volume first-party insurance defense cases, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and wants to grow within a collaborative team. What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation: • Support attorneys handling active civil litigation in state and federal courts • Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence • File and serve documents electronically in all Texas courts • Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings • Assist with trial prep including coordinating witnesses and organizing exhibits • Handle billing tasks including entering time, processing invoices, and submitting expenses • Serve as liaison with courts, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel • Manage administrative duties such as travel arrangements, scanning, and office supply coordination Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation: • 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in civil litigation • Familiarity with Texas court rules and e-filing systems • Strong document drafting, formatting, and proofreading skills • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment • Excellent communication and organizational skills Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant - Insurance Litigation: • Background supporting insurance defense litigation • Experience working in a multi-attorney support role • Knowledge of legal billing systems This Role Offers: • Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with match • Flexible spending and health savings accounts • Paid time off and parental leave • Employee assistance program and discounts • A supportive team culture with long-term career potential