About us Lockaby PLLC represents startups, small- and mid-sized businesses, and their owners, founders, and investors in connection with general corporate, M&A, labor-and-employment, and litigation matters. We are seeking a legal administrative assistant to join our team.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching 401(k) profit-sharing Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Travel requirement: No travel Our work environment includes: Modern office setting Growth opportunities

Job Title:

Legal Assistant FLSA Classification:

Non-exempt Office Location:

Lexington, KY Reports to: Managing Partners / Associate Attorneys Interfaces with: All employees, clients, and members of the public

Job Summary:

The Legal Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the firm by performing a variety of paralegal, clerical, and administrative tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Duties/Responsibilities:

• Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary.
• Welcomes and directs visitors and clients.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Creates and maintains all case files and other administrative files.
• Prepares routine correspondence and pleadings.
• Requests medical records when required.
• Files documents with state and federal courts using e-filing systems.
• Assists attorneys with scheduling/calendar management.
• Assists with discovery, including document productions, Bates labeling, and related tasks.
• Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings.
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Legal Assistant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree or a Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licensed Kentucky Notary.

• 3+ Years of Legal Assistant experience at a law firm.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally required to exert a force of up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment including sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, or lifting.

Note:

Incomplete applications that do not include a resume and two professional references will not be considered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Legal Assistant:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Kentucky Notary License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person