Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. in Lexington, KY seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil defense litigation. This full-time, in-office role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

You will prepare pleadings and filings, manage deadlines, coordinate depositions, and communicate professionally with clients and court personnel. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience supporting civil litigation preferred.
• Experience in high-volume law firm or litigation environment preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures and electronic filings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to civil defense attorneys.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread legal documents under attorney direction.
• Prepare court filings and electronic filings.
• Coordinate subpoenas, records requests, and deadlines.
• Maintain organized case files and manage attorney calendars.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings; assist with discovery and trial prep.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist with time entry, billing, and other administrative duties.
• Handle confidential information with professional discretion.

Skills

Administrative support

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic filings

Court filing software

Legal software

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Lexington, Kentucky office. This position will support attorneys handling civil defense litigation matters. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a busy civil defense caseload. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and experienced in supporting litigation attorneys throughout the various stages of a case.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil defense matters
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents under attorney direction
• Prepare and process state and federal court filings, including electronic filings
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other requests for records or information
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical case files
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor important deadlines, including hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, mediations, and trial dates
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, conferences, and other case-related matters
• Assist with discovery by organizing documents, records, correspondence, and other case materials
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing binders, and coordinating case materials
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, vendors, and other parties
• Assist with bankruptcy-related filings and federal court removals as applicable
• Monitor case-related tasks and follow up on outstanding documents, records, filings, and deadlines
• Assist attorneys with time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed
• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation preferred
• Prior experience in a high-volume law firm or litigation environment preferred
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures and electronic filing systems
• Familiarity with bankruptcy matters and federal court removals is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary and requires extended periods of sitting and use of standard office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a professional office environment with varying noise levels and occasional interruptions throughout the workday.

What We Offer

QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth within a national law firm

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.