Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected, full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for sophisticated legal work and an excellent workplace culture.
- Support a busy Construction practice on meaningful, high-level matters involving litigation, trial prep, document management, contracts, and large-scale projects.
- Work closely with experienced attorneys in a role that offers real responsibility, visibility, and impact.
- Be part of a collaborative, professional team that values strong support staff and recognizes the importance of their contribution.
- Enjoy a stable, full-time in-office opportunity with strong benefits, a polished environment, and long-term growth potential.
Location: This is a full-time, in-office opportunity based in Lexington, Kentucky, ideal for someone who thrives in a professional, team-oriented office environment.
Note: Candidates must have at least 3 years of directly relevant litigation legal assistant experience, including experience supporting matters from pre-trial through trial and post-trial activities.
About Us
We are a well-established, full-service law firm known for handling sophisticated transactions, complex litigation, and high-level regulatory matters. Our team is committed to delivering outstanding client service while fostering a professional, collaborative, and supportive workplace. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Provide day-to-day support to attorneys in a busy Construction practice
- Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, contracts, correspondence, and trial materials
- Assist with litigation case management from pre-trial through trial and post-trial phases
- Organize, retrieve, review, and manage large volumes of documents for active matters and major projects
- Prepare deposition exhibits, trial exhibits, binders, and other case materials
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files, including indexing and document tracking
- Coordinate discovery, filing, document production, and other case support functions
- Assist with monthly billing and invoicing
- Support attorneys with administrative and miscellaneous tasks that help keep matters moving efficiently
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
- Experience supporting cases through pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases
- Strong document production, organization, and case management skills
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including track changes, formatting, numbering, and internal references
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with litigation support and document management platforms is strongly preferred
- Experience supporting construction law matters is a plus
- Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or relevant legal training preferred
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will join a respected legal team where your experience will be valued and your work will matter. This is a strong opportunity for a seasoned legal assistant who wants to be part of a collegial, high-performing environment with interesting work, excellent professional standards, and a culture that genuinely appreciates its people.
JPC-953
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance