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Nesco Resource

Legal Assistant - Hybrid

Nesco Resource, New Castle, Delaware, United States, 19720

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Overview Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated

Paralegal/Legal Practice Assistant

to join its

Delaware Insurance Defense team . This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment. The role is

hybrid , with

four days on-site

and

one remote day each week

from the firm’s Newark office.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in all phases of insurance defense litigation.

Prepare and file legal documents with Delaware Courts in compliance with local rules.

Draft key legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, and medical summaries.

Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.

Maintain and organize client files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

Review, analyze, and summarize medical records and case materials.

Provide comprehensive litigation support as needed.

Track and meet daily time billing requirements.

Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of

3 years of experience

in Insurance Defense litigation and familiarity with Delaware law.

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

from an ABA-approved program preferred.

Prior experience with time entry and billing to meet daily billable hour goals.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with attorneys, staff, courts, clients, and experts.

Legal research experience; proficiency with

Lexis

a plus.

Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Office Suite .

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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