Discovery Clerk (Property & Casualty Insurance)

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Discovery Clerk with experience in Property & Casualty insurance to support litigation and claims-related discovery processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing discovery documentation and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a professional who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal team members.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal and discovery-related documents, including initial, supplemental, and second discovery requests.
• Prepare and file motions for extensions of time when necessary.
• Maintain calendars and monitor critical deadlines to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate with clients regarding discovery matters.
• Assist with drafting and responding to discovery questions and requests.
• Review documentation and records for production and compliance purposes.
• Maintain accurate case files and records.
• Prepare and provide monthly reports regarding filed discovery responses.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support attorneys and staff with additional administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Property & Casualty insurance, litigation support, legal administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical and administrative functions.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).

Preferred

• Experience working with discovery processes, litigation support, legal documents, or insurance defense matters.
• Familiarity with legal calendaring and document management systems.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position
• Pay starting at $25.00 per hour
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement based on performance

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jennifer Roldan