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Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is a multi-office national defense firm seeking a Kentucky licensed attorney (or someone willing to become licensed) for our Lexington, Kentucky office. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years litigation experience in at least one of the following practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Long Term Care, General Liability, Professional Lines, Auto, Construction Defect, Products Liability, Commercial Litigation, Property, Work Comp and Appellate law. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned litigator who wants to step into the next phase of their career and lead an office of talented attorneys and support staff. QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about a vibrant litigation career and has the leadership skills for promotion to managing partner. Qualifications • Admitted to practice in the State of Kentucky (or willing to become licensed in KY), • Analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills Requirements • Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, appellate activity, • Draft discovery and respond to discovery, • Draft and respond to discovery related motions, • Regularly attend court appearances, • Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses, • Draft motions for summary judgment, • 1st chair trial experience What We Offer • Excellent Benefits including 401K match, • Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities, • Competitive Salary & training/mentoring programs

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Construction and Data Center Service Groups in Lexington. In this role, you'll work directly with our attorneys on complex matters, with a heavy focus on drafting and preparing sophisticated legal agreements. This is an in-office position, and candidates must reside within commuting distance of Lexington, Kentucky. What You'll Do As an integral member of the team, you will support attorneys handling moderate to complex matters. Your responsibilities will include: • Drafting, formatting, and proofreading complex legal documents in Microsoft Word, including managing numbering schemes, cross-references, tables of contents, and tracked changes, • Preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with discovery, and handling electronic court filings, • Maintaining organized case files and correspondence using litigation support software and internal document management systems, • Coordinating with accounting on monthly billing cycles, including compiling time entries, preparing invoices, and ensuring timely and accurate client billing, • Monitoring deadlines, managing multiple inboxes, and facilitating communication between attorneys, clients, and internal departments What You Bring • 5+ years of experience in a legal, administrative, or accounting environment, • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word (including complex formatting), Excel, and Outlook, • Ability to learn and adapt to new software systems, • Experience with AIA software, Thomson Reuters products, Rocket Proforma, or iManage is a plus, • Strong writing, proofreading, and analytical skills, • Comfortable communicating with attorneys, clients, and outside parties on complex matters, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and discretion What We Offer We believe a supported team is a high-performing team. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Stites & Harbison is a dynamic and growing firm with 12 offices across eight states and ranks in the Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for 2025 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 19 times -11 of those in the Top 10. Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Amy Newton () with the subject line “Construction Law Legal Assistant Application.” Please include a brief statement of your relevant experience and why you are excited to join our team. No phone calls, please. Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.

About Us Denham Property & Injury Law is a plaintiff-side law firm representing homeowners and property owners whose insurance companies have underpaid, delayed, or denied legitimate claims. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, we operate across multiple states and are growing quickly. We move fast, take our clients' situations seriously, and hold ourselves to a high standard of preparation and follow-through. The Role We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Lexington, Kentucky office across a high-volume active caseload. You will keep cases moving, clients informed, and deadlines tracked while also drafting demand letters, complaints, and other legal documents under attorney supervision. You will interact regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and adjusters on behalf of the firm. This role requires someone who is highly organized, a strong writer, and comfortable managing a lot of moving pieces simultaneously. What We Value Our core values aren’t just words on a wall. They define who we hire, how we work, and what we expect from every member of the team. • Loyalty – To the firm, to co-workers, and to our clients, • Dedication – Dedicated to our cause and willingness to go above and beyond, • Strong Work Ethic – Willing to put the time and effort in to get the results our clients deserve. Always being the most prepared person in the room., • Determination – Goal-oriented and strives for success, • Caring – Has empathy for clients and treats them like we’d like to be treated. Clients are not just another number or file to us., • Growth Mindset – Strives for continuous improvement both individually and for the firm, • Working Smart – Produces high-quality work by leveraging tools and resources in an efficient manner What You'll Do • Draft basic legal documents under attorney supervision, • Manage attorney calendars and schedule depositions, client meetings, hearings, and calls, • Communicate with clients on case status, upcoming appointments, and next steps, • Correspond with opposing counsel, court reporters, process servers, and other external parties on behalf of attorneys, • Maintain and organize case files in our case management system, ensuring records are current and accurate, • Track case deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and flag anything at risk to the responsible attorney, • Prepare and send routine correspondence and documentation under attorney supervision, • Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative needs across their caseloads What We're Looking For Required: • Strong written communication skills — you draft clearly, professionally, and accurately, • Exceptionally organized — you manage multiple priorities simultaneously, • Reliable and proactive — you follow up, follow through, and flag problems before they become emergencies, • Calm under pressure — this is a fast-paced environment with a high active caseload, • Detail-oriented — errors in legal documents and missed deadlines have real consequences for clients, • Prior experience in a legal, insurance, or professional services environment, • Familiarity with legal drafting, terminology, or court procedures, • Experience working in a litigation environment Who Thrives in This Role You'll do well here if you are a strong writer who takes ownership of their work, stays organized when juggling competing priorities, and finds satisfaction in keeping things running smoothly. We care more about work ethic, attention to detail, and communication skills than a specific background. If you can write clearly, learn quickly, and be counted on, we want to talk to you. How to Apply We want to ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal chance, so we’re using a TestGorilla assessment (). This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process. Successful candidates will be invited to a job interview. • Ready to join our team? Start by clicking the link below.

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm has an immediate opening for dynamic, highly motivated attorneys to join the team that provides strategic legal support and guidance for their office in Lexington, KY. Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, estate planning or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results. Why join Stange Law Firm? • Competitive Pay! (Salary is BOE: $90,000.00-$120,000.00+), • Base Salary & Discretionary Bonuses for Productivity/Profitability for billable employees!, • Other Incentive Programs, • Signing Bonus, • Attorney Referral Bonuses, • Client Referral Bonuses, • Productivity Bonuses, • 401 (k), • 401 (k) matching, • Roth IRA, • 99% Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employees!, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days), • 9 Paid Holidays, • Take Birthday as Paid Leave, • 36 Work-From-Home Days, • Company paid laptop and cell phone, • Fast-growing Family Law Firm - 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country!, • Marketing team works hard for you! Lots of Clients!!, • Advancement and job growth potential, • Mentorship program, • Promotes from within, • Trial experience, not just paper pushing!, • Excellent Reputation Job Description Duties include but are not limited to the following: • Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence, • Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders, • Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases, • Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify, • Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared, • Shall promptly appear in court on all cases assigned, • Shall handle all aspects of cases assigned to them, • Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, organizing files and pleadings, • Conducts legal research for particular issues Qualifications Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following: • J.D, • Kentucky license required, • Family law experience is preferred but not required, • Senior Associate positions are available for attorneys with five years or more of litigation experience Company Description Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state divorce and family law firm with many offices throughout the country and still growing. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly Power List, and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, the National Business Institute, and others. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law. For more information, please visit . E-mail resume and references to the Recruiting Director. Watch the following video to learn more about starting a career with Stange Law Firm: ___ Additional information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Our client serves as trusted counsel for individuals and small and mid-sized businesses across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond, providing counsel on labor-and-employment, corporate, M&A, and litigation matters. They are seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney with a preference for individuals capable of assuming the role of the Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate (for employees and employers) all variety of employment-related contracts, including employment agreements, contractor agreements, severance and separation agreements, and non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants., • Advise business owners, HR personnel, and management on a wide variety of personnel issues that arise during the employment lifespan, including issues relating to recruiting and hiring, disciplinary action, leaves of absence, internal investigations, and termination/separation., • Defend discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage-and-hour claims in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including setting case strategy; taking depositions; preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents to be filed with the court; and preparing for trial., • Assist with labor-and-employment and HR due-diligence activities related to M&A transactions., • Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda., • Supervise, direct, and oversee the work of associates, law clerks, paralegals, and other staff members. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school., • Admission to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered, • Preferred candidates have a minimum of 7+ years of experience practicing labor-and-employment law. Preferred candidates have a portable book of business (but not required)., • Litigation and dispute resolution experience in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, the DOL, and the EEOC. Benefits: • Competitive salary commensurate with experience (and portable book of business)., • 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing and safe-harbor (match) contributions, • Unlimited PTO., • Cell phone and health insurance stipend.

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Construction and Data Center Service Groups in Lexington.In this role, you'll work directly with our attorneys on complex matters, with a heavy focus on drafting and preparing so

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Job DescriptionOur law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well, please start your application today!Compensation: $150,000 - $250,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with options for resolution, • Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects, • Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome, • Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs, • Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerksQualifications:, • Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required, • Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must, • Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred, • Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience, • Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision, • Must be admitted to practice in the State of Kentucky. Additional states are not required, but it is a major bonus.About Company Based in Lexington, KY, our firm works with clients across the country to pursue fair resolution of their cases.

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Job Description JOB TITLE: Corporate Transactional Attorney LOCATION: Lexington STATUS: Exempt SUMMARY: As an Attorney in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Corporate and Transactional law practice, you will have the opportunity to work in an interesting and challenging legal field. In this role, Attorneys support other attorneys and Members of the Firm in delivering outstanding legal services to the Firm’s clients. The ideal Corporate Transactional Attorney will have a strong background and interest in all aspects of business, contracts, financing, mergers and acquisitions, including drafting, negotiating, and counseling skills, and feature strong verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Regular, ongoing study of corporate transactional law, including underlying economic, political, and social dynamics; satisfaction of continuing legal educational requirements., • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts., • Organizing entities and drafting organizational documents., • Experience conducting due diligence and drafting, redlining purchase agreements and related ancillary documents support client mergers and acquisitions., • Understanding of corporate governance., • Ability to provide debt and equity financing guidance to clients., • Demonstrate consistent, excellent work habits indicated by meeting the Firm’s billable and non-billable hour requirements., • Demonstrate expertise in all aspects of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to work with all portable document format (PDF) applications., • Development of effective presentation skills, including the cultivation of internal and external opportunities to convey knowledge and judgment in an engaging way., • Demonstrate expertise or ability to quickly learn new and emerging trends in corporate transactions., • Experience assisting clients and other members of practice with contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, and financing in various industries leveraging industry knowledge to work towards a successful outcome., • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance with clients, other attorneys, and anyone associated with a specific client matter., • Maintain good practice hygiene, including entering time on a daily basis and reviewing any prebills or invoices in a timely manner consistent with the Firm’s practices., • Active participation in corporate/transactional law sections of relevant bar associations., • Attendance at relevant Firm and Practice Group meetings, • Attendance at law student and associate recruiting events upon request, • Ability to demonstrate outstanding legal research, analysis, and written/oral communication skills on a consistent basis., • Maintain demand for his/her services sufficient to maintain minimum required goals through excellent and responsive work product., • Manage aspects of complex legal matters with appropriate degrees of supervision., • Demonstrate ability to maintain and enhance existing client relationships, evidenced by requests from Firm Members and Firm clients for his/her services., • Assist the Firm in helping to generate new client relationships through research, written work product, presentations, and other specific tasks upon request. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • A minimum of four to seven years practicing corporate/transactional/real estate law., • Consistently demonstrate personal qualities of honesty, character, leadership, integrity, maturity, and Firm loyalty., • Proper treatment of attorneys and other team members within the Firm., • Ability to effectively leverage support team., • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask., • Exceptional writing and legal drafting skills., • Some travel may be required, including the possibility of overnight stays., • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the team and clients., • Willingness to own mistakes, accept constructive feedback, and work towards progress. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Assigning attorneys and the Business, M&A, Tax and Automotive Strategic Business Unit Leaders. The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Job Description JOB TITLE: Paralegal - Litigation STATUS: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures of the Litigation Strategic Business Unit Manager or their designee and the Paralegal Leadership Team. The Litigation Paralegal will perform a variety of duties specific to litigation support including organizing and preparing client matter information for submission to the appropriate platforms and assist with trial preparation. This position is non-exempt. DUTIES AND PARALEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Litigation: • Electronically file simple and complex pleadings in State and Federal court., • Draft for electronic filing simple pleadings in State and Federal Court, including notices of deposition, notices of filing, pro hac vice motions, affidavits in support and basic orders., • Preparation of domestic and foreign subpoenas and supporting documents, including an understanding of the Uniform Deposition and Discovery Act; familiarity with the Long Arm Statute for service of process and use of the Secretary of State website to determine registered agents for service of process., • Preparation of Summonses and Civil Cover Sheets for initiating an action in Federal Court; preparation of Summonses for initiating an action in State Court., • Preparation of Open Records Requests and FOIA requests., • Familiarity of litigation support software and its use (e.g., , Relativity), including review and coding of documents relating to discovery requests and a basic understanding of privileged documents., • Basic understanding of Appellate rules, formatting and preparation of citations to the record on appeal for appellate briefs., • Preparation of deposition summaries and document indices, where necessary., • Familiarity of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure that apply to specific paralegal functions., • Maintain time entry for all billable time., • Work closely with other team members to support the Strategic Business Unit needs., • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance with clients, attorneys, judges, and anyone associated with a specific client matter., • Follow all personnel policies and procedures of the Firm., • Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to work with all portable document format (PDF) applications., • Collaborate with paralegals throughout the Firm to ensure best practices are applied across the Firm., • Must have a paralegal degree, paralegal certificate or paralegal experience., • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask., • Exceptional writing and legal drafting skills., • Some travel may be required, including the possibility of overnight stays., • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the team and clients., • This position requires sitting for the majority of the workday. May lift up to 5 – 10 lbs. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

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