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We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive litigation support in a fast-paced, high-volume, paperless environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic and rewarding setting, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and enjoys managing a diverse caseload while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
Our collaborative and team-oriented legal support staff consists of 20 dedicated professionals who are passionate about insurance defense and committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. The selected candidate will work remotely in support of our Brea, California office, while remaining an integral part of a supportive team that values professionalism, innovation, and continuous growth.
Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Utilizes appropriate software to timely prepare, e-file and serve (as appropriate) correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, deposition notice and other documents required by California courts and sometimes federal courts
- Keeps attorney calendar current based on court notifications and depositions including scheduling of depositions and other events
- Assists attorneys as needed in preparation for trial
- Reviews electronic mail daily
- Maintains our electronic legal files
- Processes invoices for payment
- Offers professional diplomacy during each interaction with clients, opposing counsel, attorneys, teammates, claim partners and court employees
- Assists in overall support of the office as needed which could include: case matching, mail handling, filing in an electronic case management system, CD duplication, PDF creation and compilation, file conversion, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified Senior Legal Assistants shall possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department is highly preferred
- Tort experience in personal injury work is required
- Trial preparation experience is a plus
- Successful candidates will have experience in a high-volume litigation environment with experience in document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendar maintenance and data maintenance for clients
- Strong working knowledge of California Court systems and be resourceful in looking up court rules
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with case management software
- Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, & PowerPoint)
- Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
- Must be able to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF and JPG formats
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$58,000 - $87,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department
- Tort experience in personal injury work
- Experience in a high-volume litigation environment
- Document production and discovery preparation experience
- Outlook calendar maintenance experience
- Client data maintenance experience
- Strong working knowledge of California court systems and ability to research court rules
- Trial preparation experience
- Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
- Proficiency with case management software
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys
- Ability to manipulate TIF, PDF, and JPG electronic documents
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
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