Legal Assistant/Secretary

Busy law firm seeking applicants to fill the position of Legal Assistant.
We are seeking team players with Insurance Defense litigation experience.
*Responsibilities:* * Assist with the preparing, developing and maintaining of case files * Calendar deadlines and coordinate appointments * Assist with the drafting and formatting of pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence * Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence * Communicate with counsel, court and clients *Qualifications:* * 2+ years working experience as a legal assistant * Experience in insurance defense and knowledge of personal injury, premises liability and construction defect preferred * Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently is a must * Excellent organizational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, i.
e.
, Word, Excel and Outlook * Deadline and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and multitask * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision Good work ethic a plus.
Positions are for in-house openings.
Under certain circumstances, willing to train.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Work Location: In person