Legal Assistant- Insurance Defense - Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Job Description
As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll handle tasks critical to the success of our law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, you’ll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery – including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.
Preferred skills
Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm in Pennsylvania.
Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
Location
Hybrid-remote position. with occasional training and meetings in office.
Candidates must be within a reasonable commute to the Plymouth Meeting, PA office.
Compensation
32.55-35.77/hour
Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Benefits
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Wellness & mental health programs
Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
Paid time off, including volunteer time off
Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
Career development & tuition assistance
Physical requirements and working conditions
The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
May require lifting < than 25 lbs.
Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll handle tasks critical to the success of our law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, you’ll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery – including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.
Preferred skills
Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm in Pennsylvania.
Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
Location
Hybrid-remote position. with occasional training and meetings in office.
Candidates must be within a reasonable commute to the Plymouth Meeting, PA office.
Compensation
32.55-35.77/hour
Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Benefits
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Wellness & mental health programs
Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
Paid time off, including volunteer time off
Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
Career development & tuition assistance
Physical requirements and working conditions
The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
May require lifting < than 25 lbs.
Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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