Litigation Paralegal

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Salary : $65,000 – $78,000

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.

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