Litigation Legal Assistant
6 days ago
Lexington
Job Description Pay: $58,000.00 - $69,000.00 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 Employer.We 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., • Associate's or Bachelor's 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