Legal Assistant: Prelitigation Support & Client Care

Jimmy Jazz; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes & Coleman in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and communicating with clients, adjusters, and third parties for favorable case outcomes.

The role emphasizes client service, organization, and timely handling of medical records, settlements, and deadlines. The position requires strong English communication, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and written English communication.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities are required.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Respectful, confidential, and trustworthy for clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• Reliable and dependable in performing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and driven to start and complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Prepare discovery responses
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation
• Schedule calls with client or other events with client (such as depo, depo prep, mediation)

Skills

Microsoft Office

English communication

Highly organized

Multitask effectively

Respectful and confidential

Reliable and dependable

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of law office or comparable experience

One year of clerical experience

Job description

Hughes & Coleman in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and communicating with clients, adjusters, and third parties for favorable case outcomes.

The role emphasizes client service, organization, and timely handling of medical records, settlements, and deadlines. The position requires strong English communication, accuracy, and confidentiality.