Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

A respected National Law Firm is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to join their team on a contract basis, with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance and firm needs . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting litigation attorneys, particularly within insurance defense, and must be highly skilled in e-filing in both state and federal courts.

Position : Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Location : Galleria

Contract : Contract (potential to convert to full-time based on performance)

Hours : 8 : 00 AM ? 5 : 00 PM

Parking : Free

Dress Code : Business Casual

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling insurance defense matters.

Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence.

Perform state and federal e-filings accurately and within deadlines.

Manage and maintain attorney calendars using Milana or other legal calendaring systems.

Organize, maintain, and retrieve files within the iManage document management system.

Track case deadlines, maintain dockets, and assist with trial preparation as needed.

Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

Minimum 3?5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary supporting Insurance Defense or general litigation attorneys.

E-filing experience in both state and federal courts is required.

Experience with Milana (or similar calendaring system) and iManage preferred.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Professional, mature demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Company Description

About Burnett Specialists

Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.

With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.

As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.

Visit us at : www.burnettspecialists.com

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Company Description

About Burnett Specialists\r\nBurnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.\r\n\r\nWith a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.\r\n\r\nAs a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.\r\n\r\nVisit us at : www.burnettspecialists.com\r\nFollow us on , Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!