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State Farm

Legal Secretary

Bowie, MD · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Bowie, MD · On-site

$42K - $58K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$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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State Farm

Legal Secretary

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$41K - $57K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Bowie, MD · Hybrid

$42K - $58K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Southfield, MI · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... insurance defense or personal injury Key Skills required * Calendaring and scheduling experience ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Southfield, MI · Hybrid

$40K - $55K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... insurance defense or personal injury Key Skills required * Calendaring and scheduling experience ...

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

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Hybrid

$42K - $57K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

New

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Southfield, MI · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... insurance defense or personal injury Key Skills required * Calendaring and scheduling experience ...

Germer

Legal Secretary

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$40K - $54K/yr

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys in our Insurance/Personal Injury Defense, Products Liability, and Construction Litigation teams. This position works ...

Germer PLLC

Legal Secretary

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$39K - $54K/yr

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys in our Insurance/Personal Injury Defense, Products Liability, and Construction Litigation teams. This position works ...

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How much do insurance defense legal secretary jobs pay per year?

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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Infographic showing various Insurance Defense Legal Secretary job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,278 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Litchfield Cavo LLP
Law Firms • 201 - 500 employees
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$58K - $79K/yr

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Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Full Time Kansas City, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1283

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 25 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Our busy insurance defense practice attorneys seek a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced civil defense litigation Legal Secretary/Paralegal with at least fiveto seven years of experience to support our insurance litigation defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):

  • demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in MO;
  • experience supporting attorneys who produce a large-volume of work;
  • ability to consistently produce and deliver quality work products;
  • demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment;
  • organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail;
  • work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
  • remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints;
  • provide clear written and verbal communications;
  • maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues and vendors as needed;
  • demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
  • knowledge of client billing activities, i.e., billing submission and appeals;
  • normal admin duties such as opening files, keeping files in order, travel arrangements, expense reports, etc.
  • familiar with keeping attorney’s calendar, docketing court dates, etc.

Our Firm provides a current technology, ongoing training, experienced support staff and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

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