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Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

Legal Secretary

$48K - $100K/yr

Legal Secretary Opportunity Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all ... Experience with insurance defense and commercial litigation is a must. The firm offers a friendly ...

Litchfield Cavo LLP

Legal Secretary

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$63K - $68K/yr

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 ... Our New York City office is growing and actively seeking a Legal Secretary interested in growing ...

Litchfield Cavo

Legal Secretary

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$63K - $68K/yr

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 ... Our New York City office is growing and actively seeking a Legal Secretary interested in growing ...

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd

Legal Secretary

Chicago, IL · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position is a hybrid of ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Houston, TX · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury Key Skills required * Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance defense legal secretary in the United States is $53,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an insurance defense legal secretary do?

An Insurance Defense Legal Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys who specialize in defending insurance companies and their clients against claims or lawsuits. Their responsibilities typically include preparing legal documents, filing court papers, scheduling meetings and depositions, managing case files, and communicating with clients and court personnel. They play a crucial role in ensuring that legal proceedings run smoothly and that all necessary documents are accurate and submitted on time. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal terminology and procedures related to insurance defense.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an insurance defense legal secretary?

To thrive as an Insurance Defense Legal Secretary, you need a solid understanding of legal terminology, litigation processes, and insurance defense documentation, often supported by an associate's degree or relevant legal secretary certification. Familiarity with legal management systems, document management software, and e-filing platforms is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients are vital soft skills. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate case management, meeting critical deadlines, and supporting efficient legal operations in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by insurance defense legal secretaries in managing multiple cases simultaneously?

Insurance Defense Legal Secretaries often handle a high volume of cases, each with strict deadlines and varying documentation requirements. Balancing priorities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely filings with courts can be challenging, especially when managing communications between attorneys, clients, and external parties. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical to prevent errors and keep cases progressing smoothly. Collaboration with attorneys and paralegals is essential to stay informed about case developments and upcoming deadlines.
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Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Florham Park, NJ • On-site

Bressler Amery & Ross
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$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant 


Summary


Bressler, Amery & Ross, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with national practice, seeks a Legal Assistant for its’ Insurance Defense Practice Group. Much of the focus is upon all areas of first-party coverage, including windstorm, fire, theft, water damage, sinkhole, and “collapse claims.”


Essential Responsibilities


  • Assisting in reviewing and analyzing cases to determine their readiness for trial litigation.
  • Organizing case files and documents. 
  • Case tracking and calendaring all necessary deadlines. 
  • Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and any other event necessary.
  • Manage attorneys’ calendar.
  • Document production.
  • Drafting simple pleadings including notices, subpoenas and motions.
  • Electronic Fillings.
  • Interacting with firm personnel, third-party witnesses, external vendors, outside counsel, and clients. 
  • Preparing standard form responses. 
  • Research case law to be submitted to the Court.
  • Supporting other projects as needed.


Education, Experience, Knowledge and Essential Skills


Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ current legal assistant experience in insurance litigation. 
  • Experience with insurance defense/first party property claims.
  • Experience with Florida E-Portal filing and Court Management System for all of Florida Circuit Courts required.
  • Experience with Federal Court preferable.


Required Knowledge

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook; and document management system(s).

 

Essential Skills

  • Strong proofreading and organizational skills.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Team player: provide back-up support when available and as needed.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) with firm contribution, generous PTO, and more.
  • Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon several factors, including, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.


Bressler Amery & Ross is Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. If you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.