Job Description
Robert Half is looking for a Legal Secretary to join a paper-intensive legal office in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed administrative work, produces accurate written documents, and wants exposure to a broad range of legal matters. The role supports attorneys through document preparation, file coordination, client communication, and day-to-day case organization in a collaborative setting. Hours will generally average around 35 per week, with some flexibility based on workload and scheduling needs.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and format legal documents, letters, briefs, and case-related correspondence with a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Maintain and organize paper and electronic case files, including opening new matters, updating records, and keeping documentation easy to retrieve. Answer incoming calls, relay messages, and provide courteous service to clients and other contacts while handling sensitive information appropriately. Track case materials and deadlines, helping the team stay aligned on timelines, priorities, and next steps for active matters. Coordinate calendars and scheduling needs with attorneys, clients, and other parties involved in case activity. Participate in regular case review discussions to support communication across the team and help keep work progressing efficiently. Take notes and capture key information from conversations, meetings, or dictation for follow-up and documentation purposes. Support legal work across multiple practice areas, including civil litigation, education-related matters, human rights issues, certain misdemeanor-level criminal cases, and employment-related disputes. Prior experience in legal administrative support, secretarial work, or a similar office-based role. Strong typing and document formatting skills, especially in Microsoft Word. Ability to manage both paper-based and electronic filing systems with consistent attention to detail. Comfortable handling calendar coordination, phone communication, and business correspondence with careful attention to detail. Capable of working with confidential information using discretion and sound judgment. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and general office software. Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing workload demands and priorities. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .
