Legal Admin Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join a busy legal team in Lexington. This fully onsite position will provide administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals while assisting with client intake, case management, billing, scheduling, and day-to-day office operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new client and matter intake, including engagement letters, conflict checks, and file openings
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, hearings, deadlines, and schedule changes
• Assist with billing, client distributions, invoices, expense reimbursements, and check requests
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
• Assist with case-related financial tracking and administrative reporting
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Support special projects and other administrative needs as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or similar professional environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with court filings and e-filing procedures preferred
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment, initiative, and professionalism
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility for occasional overtime as needed

Compensation & Location:

• $55,000-$60,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Fully onsite in Lexington, Kentucky

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Carly Barbato

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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