Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense

A national insurance defense firm is seeking a **Legal Assistant** to join its Grosse Pointe office, **supporting one partner** focused primarily on **trucking and transportation litigation** . This is a key role within a lean litigation team, working closely with the attorney and paralegal to keep cases moving efficiently. The legal assistant serves as the central point of coordination across deadlines, filings, and day\-to\-day case activity. This role is tied to the **Grosse Pointe** office with in\-office presence preferred, but **hybrid and remote options** available. **We are moving efficiently and can take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.** **Responsibilities** * Manage attorney calendar, deadlines, and court schedules * Coordinate filings, service, and case\-related logistics * Track key litigation deadlines and ensure timely completion across the team * Serve as point of coordination between attorney, paralegal, and external parties * Prepare and format correspondence, pleadings, and basic legal documents * Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel as needed * Maintain organized case files and ensure accurate recordkeeping * Support overall workflow and keep matters progressing efficiently **Qualifications** * 3\+ years of legal assistant experience in a litigation environment * Insurance defense experience strongly preferred * Strong organizational and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep teams on track * Detail\-oriented with a proactive, ownership mindset * Comfort working closely with attorneys and paralegals in a fast\-paced setting * Experience with court filings and litigation procedures **Compensation** * $65,000 – $75,000 depending on experience * No billable requirement **Why This Role** * 100\+ year firm with national platform * Central role within a high\-functioning litigation team * Direct exposure to partner\-level work and case progression * Clear structure and processes in place to support success This is a high\-impact role for a legal assistant who takes ownership of workflow and thrives in keeping attorneys and cases organized, on track, and moving forward.