What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at LHH?
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
- medical, dental, pto, etc
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000