A Law Firm located in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This position is responsible for supporting the Torts and Insurance practice groups. This position requires expeirence preparing for trials, depositions, and drafting legal documents. 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.
SkillsLitigationLitigation supportInsurance - LegalLitigation-Tort NegligenceDrafting Legal DocumentsLegal ResearchTrial Preparation
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced