Legal Assistant

Vaco; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vaco in Lexington, KY is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a local legal team with day-to-day administrative and legal tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves assisting with case and document management, preparing and organizing files, and performing basic legal research while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant, paralegal, or legal administrative experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology.
• Healthcare legal experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys with case and document management.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents and files.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather information as needed.
• Manage correspondence, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Assist with client communication and administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all work.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Attention to detail

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Legal Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support a local legal team with day-to-day administrative and legal tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case and document management
• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents and files
• Conduct basic legal research and gather information as needed
• Manage correspondence, scheduling, and deadlines
• Assist with client communication and administrative tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all work

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant, paralegal, or legal administrative experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology
• Healthcare legal experience is a plus, but not required

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.