Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Insurance Defense/ Paralegal Job at Colman Per

Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Insurance Defense

Location: Glendale, CA In office

Salary range: $30-$42 DOE

Overview

We are looking for experienced Legal Assistants / Legal Secretaries to join our team. This is a hands-on position that requires specific case knowledge, anticipating file work, court dates and deadlines. Quality and accuracy of work is paramount. The office atmosphere is vibrant, positive and supportive of its support staff. Base expectations include coverage for two very busy attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to civil defense litigators in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Prepare and manage court filings (state and federal) including E-Filing.
• Maintain case files, calendar deadlines, and coordinate with attorneys to ensure timely delivery of documents and appearances.
• Proactively manage workload, anticipate needs, and ensure accuracy and quality of work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior civil secretary experience supporting litigators in civil defense, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. SIU/EUO experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation and insurance defense work.
• Experience with state and federal court filing, including E-Filing.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and basic legal software.
• Critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

About Colman Perkins Law Group

Colman Perkins Law Group is an AV-rated SIU and litigation firm. We have a long-standing commitment to professional excellence, legal ability, and ethical standards. Since 1991, we have focused on providing superior, cost-effective legal services to clients throughout California and Nevada from our Glendale headquarters and four additional offices. Visit us at www.colmanlawgroup.com.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice