What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Denham Property and Injury Law Firm?
Denham Property & Injury Law Firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our team in our Lexington office. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in ensuring calendars, deadlines, and documents are managed with precision.
This position plays a critical role in keeping the firm’s workflow efficient and accurate — especially in relation to scheduling, calendaring, and document control.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage attorney and firm calendars, including scheduling of client meetings, court appearances, depositions, and deadlines
- Coordinate with courts, clients, experts, and opposing counsel to schedule hearings, mediations, and depositions
- Maintain and update case timelines, hearing schedules, and internal reminders
- Organize and manage digital and physical files to ensure documents are accurately labeled, accessible, and up to date
- Assist in preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
- Monitor and respond to court notices, deadlines, and docketing updates
- Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, printing, and organizing case materials
- Answer incoming calls and emails with professionalism and timely communication
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or administrative assistant in a law firm setting preferred
- Strong calendaring and scheduling skills with keen attention to deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with legal document management software and case management systems (e.g., Clio, FileVine) is a plus
- Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
Why Join Denham Property & Injury Law Firm?
- Structured Support: Work closely with a dynamic litigation team that values organization and proactive administrative support
- Collaborative Culture: Join a professional and welcoming office where your work makes a direct impact on client outcomes
- Growth-Oriented: Opportunities to expand your responsibilities and grow within the firm
- Meaningful Work: Be part of a team committed to helping individuals and families navigate property and injury claims across Kentucky
If you're a dependable and detail-focused legal professional ready to support a thriving legal team, we encourage you to apply.
