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Legal Assistant

L4

denham property injury law firmLexington, KY5 days ago

$45,000 - $55,000 per year

Occupations

Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Industries

Offices of LawyersAll Other Legal ServicesLegal Counsel and Prosecution
Legal Assistant, full-time, supporting our attorneys on property insurance and injury cases. $45,000 - $55,000 per year | Monday to Friday, day shift | In person at the Lexington Financial Center, downtown Lexington, KY Room to grow: we are expanding fast and promote from within. Full benefits: 401(k) match health dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off professional development.
About Us: Denham Property & Injury Law Firm is a plaintiff-side law firm. We represent homeowners and property owners whose insurance companies underpaid, delayed, or denied legitimate claims. We also handle personal injury cases. We work across multiple states and are growing quickly. What We Value Loyalty: Loyal to the firm, to co-workers, and to our clients. Dedication: Dedicated to our cause and willing to go above and beyond. Strong Work Ethic: Willing to put in the time and effort to fight for the results our clients deserve. Always aiming to be the most prepared person in the room. Determination: Goal-oriented and strives for success. Caring: Has empathy for clients and treats them the way we would like to be treated, aware of the stakes and there for clients. Clients are never just another number or file to us. Growth Mindset: Strives for continuous improvement, both individually and for the firm. Working Smart: Produces high-quality work by using tools and resources efficiently.
The Role: You will support our attorneys on litigation and pre-suit files (claims we work to resolve before a lawsuit is filed). We will train you on our case management system and procedures.
What You'll Do: Docket court orders and notices daily in Outlook and our case management system
Keep calendars accurate when dates move or cases settle Prepare and e-file pleadings, motions, and notices in state and federal courts Organize discovery and assemble document productions and exhibit sets Give clients regular case updates by phone and email Draft routine letters from firm templates and follow up on document requests
What We're Looking For: Law firm or legal office experience, or a paralegal certificate or degree
Meticulous attention to detail, especially with dates, names, and numbers Able to manage deadlines across many files at once Clear, professional writing and phone skills Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and quick to learn new software Discretion with confidential client information Preferred (not required) Litigation experience: court calendaring, e-filing, discovery, and document productions Plaintiff-side experience, or familiarity with property insurance or personal injury cases Experience with legal case management software Who Thrives Here You take ownership of your files and follow through without being reminded. You check dates twice. You stay patient with clients dealing with a damaged home or an injury.
Required: a short online assessment (TestGorilla). We only consider applicants who complete it.
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Level

MidL4

Salary

$45,000 - $55,000 per year

Location

Lexington, KY

Occupation

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

Posted

5 days ago

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