Legal Assistant

The Insurance Defense Case Manager supports attorneys handling insurance defense matters by coordinating case activities, managing documentation, tracking deadlines, and serving as a key liaison among clients, carriers, experts, and legal staff. This role helps ensure cases move efficiently through all phases of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution
• Maintain case files, pleadings, correspondence, discovery, medical records, and other litigation documents
• Track and calendar deadlines for court filings, discovery responses, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Communicate with attorneys, insurance adjusters, clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, and expert witnesses
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, claim files, and investigation materials
• Coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations, mediations, and court appearances
• Monitor case progress and provide regular status updates to attorneys and insurance carriers
• Ensure accurate entry of case information into case management and document management systems
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm procedures and legal requirements

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent legal support experience preferred
• 4+ years of experience in insurance defense, litigation support, case management, or a related legal environment
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal documentation
• Experience handling medical records, discovery, and case calendaring preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

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