Lexington, KY Office
Stites & Harbison is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Litigation Service Group in Lexington, Kentucky. This role is ideal for an experienced legal administrative professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, coordinating case activities, preparing legal documents, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support attorneys handling a variety of litigation matters, primarily in defense-based practices. This position combines traditional legal assistant responsibilities with substantive litigation support and offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys throughout the life of a case.
This is an in-office position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Lexington, Kentucky.
What You’ll Do
- Manage attorney calendars, schedules, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and litigation deadlines.
- Prepare, proofread, format, and organize pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate court filings and maintain case-related records and documentation.
- Assist attorneys with case management from intake through trial and post-trial activities.
- Organize, index, and maintain electronic and physical client and matter files using the firm’s document management systems.
- Support discovery efforts through document collection, organization, retrieval, and production.
- Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and other materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial.
- Assist with conflict checks, matter opening procedures, and client file maintenance.
- Prepare monthly billing, expense reports, and other client accounting-related items.
- Serve as a professional liaison with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and experts.
- Respond to telephone calls, emails, and client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Protect confidential and sensitive information in accordance with firm policies and legal standards.
- Perform general administrative and other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Three or more years of legal assistant, litigation support, administrative, or related professional experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with iManage, SharePoint, OneDrive, LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar platforms preferred.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize new software, legal technology, and AI-powered tools.
- Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to supporting attorneys and clients.
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and commitment to outstanding client service.