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Legal SecretaryKentucky Staffing • Lexington, KY, US
Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Kentucky Staffing • Lexington, KY, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Legal Secretary

Robert Half Lexington is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a team in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an opportunity to support a dynamic medical / malpractice defense team while contributing to high-quality legal operations. The ideal candidate will excel in administrative tasks, document management, and transcription while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment. Requires prior legal administrative experience.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide administrative support to 3-4 attorneys and a paralegal, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.
  • Transcribe legal documents and correspondence from dictation with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Manage and organize legal documents, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to filing protocols.
  • Assist with calendar management, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for attorneys.
  • Serve as a backup for other legal secretaries within the practice group when needed.
  • Prepare and handle confidential correspondence and legal filings in compliance with industry standards.
  • Utilize case management software and tools such as Aderant and Adobe Acrobat to complete tasks.
  • Support client relations by handling inquiries and ensuring timely communication.
  • Perform general administrative duties, including data entry, filing, and document preparation.
  • Ensure all tasks are completed within specified deadlines, maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Requirements :

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in insurance defense or medical malpractice.
  • Proficiency in legal software tools such as Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and case management systems.
  • Strong typing and transcription skills with a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and provide support as needed.
  • Familiarity with legal filing procedures and document management systems.
  • Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

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