Litigation Paralegal

Randstad USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Paid Time Off 15 days

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal for a large premier law firm in the Lexington, KY area. The role blends legal assistant and paralegal duties within a defense litigation team focused on torts and insurance practice, supporting 3–4 primary attorneys.

The position is full-time and on-site in downtown Lexington, with opportunities to work across various litigation tasks and document management systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related litigation experience spanning the full life cycle of a case.
• Familiarity with personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, professional liability, and/or bad faith defense is preferred.
• Tech‑savvy with iManage, document management systems, OneDrive, SharePoint, internet software, spreadsheet tools, and specialized litigation support software is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong legal writing and editing skills, ability to manage complex data, practical problem‑solving capabilities, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with litigation management from pre‑trial through trial and post‑trial activities; prepare draft pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and trial binders; index and file legal documents using litigation support systems.
• Assist with extensive document retrieval, organization, and production; prepare deposition materials and exhibits; digest deposition transcripts; and handle discovery materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and prepare expense reports; manage monthly client billing and accounting‑related items.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel across phone and email communications.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Legal writing

Communication

Tools

iManage

Document management systems

OneDrive

SharePoint

Spreadsheets

Litigation support software

Job description

Randstad is currently seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal for a large premier law firm in the Lexington, KY area. The position is a full-time, on-site role blending legal assistant and paralegal duties within a defense litigation team primarily focused on torts and insurance practice. The position will support 3 to 4 primary attorneys, with occasional light support for additional senior members or self-sufficient associates. Primary duties range from moderate to complex professional litigation assignments.

Bonuses: Performance-based discretionary bonus opportunities

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; health savings (HSA) and flexible spending (FSA) accounts; retirement plan; paid parental leave; employee assistance program; and referral bonuses.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO annually

Schedule & Location: Full-time (Monday through Friday), requiring regular, in‑office attendance in downtown Lexington due to the collaborative team structure

Responsibilities

• Assist with litigation management from pre‑trial through trial and post‑trial activities; prepare draft pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and trial binders; index and file legal documents using litigation support systems.
• Assist with extensive document retrieval, organization, and production; prepare deposition materials and exhibits; digest deposition transcripts; and handle discovery materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and prepare expense reports; manage monthly client billing and accounting‑related items.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel across phone and email communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related litigation experience spanning the full life cycle of a case.
• Familiarity with personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, professional liability, and/or bad faith defense is preferred.
• Tech‑savvy with experience using iManage, document management systems, OneDrive, SharePoint, internet software, spreadsheet tools, and specialized litigation support software is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong legal writing and editing skills, ability to manage complex data (coding, categorizing, and auditing information), practical problem‑solving capabilities, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a diverse environment.