Legal Assistant

Who is Clearcover? 

Clearcover is revolutionizing the industry, putting our customers in the driver's seat. Founded in 2016, Clearcover is built on a simple premise: provide affordable, hassle-free car insurance with one of the industry's fastest claims experiences. We challenge the status quo, redefining what it means to truly put the customer first.

We're rapidly growing and recognized for it! Clearcover has been featured on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies list and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list, raising over $560 million in funding to date.

We've also been honored on Insurance Business America's Top Insurance Employers list and CNBC's World's Top Insurtech Companies, with Forbes naming us one of America's Best Insurance Companies in 2025.

What is the role of the Legal Assistant?

The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in managing the administrative aspects of a busy litigation caseload, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong understanding of legal processes, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and dedicated to supporting our attorneys in their defense of automobile liability and UM/UIM matters.

What will you do?

Case Management & Organization:

• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and medical records.
• Monitor and manage litigation calendars, tracking deadlines for discovery, motions, hearings, and trials.
• Open new litigation files, ensuring all necessary parties are properly documented.
• Assist with closing out resolved cases and archiving files.

Document Preparation & Filing:

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and motions, under attorney supervision.
• Prepare exhibits for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Coordinate and facilitate e-filing of documents in various state and federal court systems.
• Ensure all documents comply with court rules and attorney instructions.

Discovery Support:

• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders, and coordinating logistics.
• Manage the production and receipt of medical records and other pertinent documents.
• Help prepare and assemble discovery responses, ensuring all relevant information is included and organized.

Communication & Coordination:

• Schedule depositions, mediations, arbitrations, court hearings, and meetings with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external parties regarding scheduling and document exchange.
• Communicate effectively with adjusters and claims professionals to gather necessary information and provide case updates.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and electronic communications.

Research & Administrative Support:

• Conduct basic legal research as directed by attorneys.
• Prepare expense reports and process invoices related to litigation matters.
• Arrange travel logistics for attorneys when required.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the legal team.

What do you need? 

• Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a litigation setting, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury.
• Experience assisting attorneys in GA and/or TX is a plus.
• hProficiency in e-filing procedures for state and federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document formatting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal practice management software.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.

Did you know that women and minorities are less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications? Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply anyway. Don’t count yourself out!  

But wait, there’s more:

As a people-first company, your health and well-being is a priority at Clearcover. We offer comprehensive benefits and perks for employees :

• Medical. We offer rich and affordable BCBS plans for you and your dependents. If you select the high deductible health plan, we offer an HRA and contribute to your HSA.
• Dental and vision. We cover 100% of dental and vision premiums for you and your dependents.
• Pre-tax benefits, disability, and life insurance. 
• 401(k). We contribute 3%, even if you contribute nothing.
• Generous vacation, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Equity in the company and an annual bonus program.

We’re a remote first company, having paved the way for flexible work locations and continue to offer this flexibility. If you are local or in town visiting, you also have the choice to work from our Chicago HQ office. Because we are a remote first company, we ask that your internet can keep up with our pace.

To top it all off, if Clearcover is available in your state, you could have access to an employee discount on auto-insurance! Excited to learn more? Complete the application below!

Clearcover is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.

Base Compensation Range:

$60,000 - $80,000 (USD) annually