Litigation Legal Assistant

Pay:$58000.00 - $69000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a collaborative legal team where your work directly supports attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle.
• Take on a varied role combining legal assistant responsibilities with hands-on litigation and case support.
• Support a manageable group of approximately 2 to 3 attorneys and become a trusted member of the team.
• Work on sophisticated defense matters while gaining exposure to case management discovery filings hearings depositions and trial preparation.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package 15 days of front-loaded PTO and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Build your career with an established full-service law firm that values professionalism teamwork client service and long-term growth.

Location:This is a fully on-site opportunity in downtown Lexington Kentucky ideal for someone who enjoys close collaboration with attorneys and colleagues in a professional office environment.

Note:Candidates must have 2 years of banking business or corporate legal support experience and at least 1 year of litigation experience. Regular in-office attendance in Lexington is required.

About Us

Confidential are an established full-service law firm supporting businesses institutions and individuals in sophisticated legal matters. Our team combines high-quality legal work with a collaborative professional culture where talented support professionals play an important role in delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Job Description

• Support approximately 2 to 3 attorneys with litigation case management scheduling and day-to-day legal administrative needs.
• Prepare proofread format and organize pleadings motions correspondence discovery materials and other legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars meetings travel arrangements court dates and litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate court filings and maintain accurate electronic and physical matter files.
• Assist with cases from initial intake through discovery hearings trial preparation and post-trial activity.
• Organize documents for discovery document production depositions mediations hearings and trials.
• Prepare exhibits trial binders and case materials for attorneys.
• Assist with conflict checks new matter setup client records billing and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with clients courts opposing counsel vendors and other outside parties.
• Maintain confidential information and ensure assignments are completed accurately and on deadline.
• Use document management Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms to keep matters organized and moving forward.

Qualifications

• 2 years of banking business or corporate legal support experience.
• 1 year of litigation support experience.
• Previous Legal Assistant Litigation Assistant Legal Secretary Paralegal or similar legal support experience.
• Strong organization prioritization proofreading and deadline-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and related office technology.
• Experience with document management legal research or case management platforms is preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Strong communication skills professional judgment discretion and attention to detail.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Full medical dental and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• 15 days of front-loaded PTO each year.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Collaborative environment with direct attorney interaction.
• Interesting litigation work with opportunities to broaden your legal support experience.
• Stable professional setting where experienced support staff are valued as an important part of the legal team.

JPC-2399

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2 yrs of banking business or corporate legal support exp. 1 yr of litigation exp.

Submission Email / Name: Tracey -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established full-service law firm seeking an on-site Litigation Legal Assistant in Lexington supporting approximately 2 to 3 attorneys. Role blends legal administrative work with defense litigation support discovery filings case management billing and trial preparation. Requires 2 years banking business or corporate legal support plus 1 year litigation experience.

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