Are you a meticulous and dynamic legal professional ready to take your career to the next level? Our prestigious national litigation firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant in Lexington, Kentucky.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about civil defense litigation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why Join Us?
At our firm, you will be an integral part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. We offer a supportive work environment where your skills and dedication are recognized and rewarded. Join us to work on high-stakes cases and develop your career alongside some of the best legal minds in the industry.
What You'll Do • Draft and Prepare Legal Documents: Collaborate with attorneys to draft and prepare responses, filings, pleadings, motions, interrogatories, and other necessary documents. • Manage Calendars and Deadlines: Maintain trial and discovery calendars, ensuring all deadlines are met. • Coordinate Legal Proceedings: Schedule depositions, hearings, appointments, and other legal events. • Organize and Manage Files: Open, close, and maintain case files, and ensure their proper management and organization. • Support Time Entry and Billing: Assist attorneys with time entry in billing software. • Handle Subpoenas: Track, issue, and manage subpoenas and other requests for information. • E-file Documents: Submit documents electronically using state and federal court databases. • Provide Administrative Support: Offer additional administrative support, including front desk coverage, as needed.
What We Offer • Competitive Salaries: Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your experience and dedication. • Comprehensive Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; short-term disability insurance; a generous 401(k) match; paid vacation; and more. • Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions • Physical Demands: This role is primarily sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting, occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds. • Working Conditions: Work in an indoor office environment with variable noise levels and temperatures. Expect periodic interruptions
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