A Legal Firm located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join thier team. This position will support the torts and insurance practice group. They are looking for someone with trial preparation and litigation experience. This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
salary: $62,000 - $68,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
- Legal Document Production: Drafts and prepares high-quality legal correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and comprehensive trial binders tailored to the specific practice group?s needs.
- Full-Cycle Litigation Support: Provides end-to-end management of complex litigation and large-scale projects, including meticulous document organization, retrieval, and production.
- Discovery & Trial Prep: Leads the preparation for depositions, manages exhibit creation, digests transcripts, and assembles materials for trial.
- Client Relations & Administration: Acts as a primary point of contact for clients; manages scheduling, transcription, and proofreading with a strict adherence to confidentiality.
- Financial Coordination: Facilitates the billing process in direct partnership with the accounting department.
- Information Management: Oversees the systematic indexing and filing of legal documents utilizing advanced litigation support software and digital filing systems.
SkillsLitigationLegalLitigation supportInsurance - LegalLitigation-Tort NegligenceTrial AssistanceLegal ResearchDepositionsLegal DraftingTorts
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced