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.