Legal Assistant

Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support Construction and Data Center Service Groups. You will handle trial preparation, document production, drafting legal documents, deposition support, and large-volume document management.

This in-office role requires residing within commuting distance of Lexington, Kentucky. The firm emphasizes collaboration, advanced technology, and a long history of serving clients nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial support.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the legal or related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research tools, litigation software, and spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading complex legal documents in Microsoft Word, including numbering schemes, cross-references, tables of contents, and tracked changes
• Preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with discovery, and handling electronic court filings
• Maintaining organized case files and correspondence using litigation support software and internal document management systems
• Coordinating with accounting on monthly billing cycles, including compiling time entries, preparing invoices, and ensuring timely and accurate client billing
• Monitoring deadlines, managing multiple inboxes, and facilitating communication between attorneys, clients, and internal departments

Skills

MS Office

Legal research tools

Litigation software

Spreadsheets

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in legal or related field

Tools

Litigation software

Document management systems

AI tools

Job description

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Construction and Data Center Service Groups. In this role, you’ll work directly with attorneys on trial preparation, document production, drafting legal documents and correspondence, deposition support, and managing large volumes of documents.

This is an in-office position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Lexington, Kentucky.

About Us

Stites & Harbison is committed to creating an environment where every staff member feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, where team members work alongside talented professionals who share knowledge and support one another's goals. Founded in 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of the oldest law practices in the nation, bringing together attorneys and staff across multiple offices to serve clients nationally and internationally.

Stites & Harbison was named to the Top 10 "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" for 2026 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 20 times - 12 of those in the Top 10.

What You'll Do

As an integral member of the team, you will support attorneys handling moderate to complex matters, including:

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading complex legal documents in Microsoft Word, including numbering schemes, cross-references, tables of contents, and tracked changes
• Preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with discovery, and handling electronic court filings
• Maintaining organized case files and correspondence using litigation support software and internal document management systems
• Coordinating with accounting on monthly billing cycles, including compiling time entries, preparing invoices, and ensuring timely and accurate client billing
• Monitoring deadlines, managing multiple inboxes, and facilitating communication between attorneys, clients, and internal departments

What You Bring

• 5+ years of litigation experience, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial support
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the legal or related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research tools, litigation software, and spreadsheet applications
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, including document management systems, legal software, collaboration platforms, and AI tools
• Strong writing, proofreading, and analytical skills
• Comfortable communicating with attorneys, clients, and outside parties on complex matters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and discretion

What We Offer

We believe a supported team is a high-performing team. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.