Garan Lucow Miller is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Legal Assistant to support our attorneys specializing in insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced legal environment, with a strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and case management systems.
Qualified legal assistants will have experience in multiple of the following:
- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Filing documents electronically with state and federal courts (e-filing)
- Managing attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings
- Maintaining case files and organize discovery materials
- Drafting basic correspondence and assist in document preparation for trial
- Communicating with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and experts
- Tracking deadlines and monitor case progress through litigation lifecycle
- Performing time entry, billing assistance, and expense reporting
- Providing general administrative support (scanning, copying, data entry, mail handling)
Hiring Criteria
- 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant (insurance defense experience is preferred)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal case management software (e.g., Clio, ProLaw, or similar)
- Familiarity with court rules and procedures, including electronic filing systems
Employment
- Full time – hybrid flexibility after probationary period.
