Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half is looking for a Legal Secretary to join a paper-intensive legal office in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed administrative work, produces accurate written documents, and wants exposure to a broad range of legal matters. The role supports attorneys through document preparation, file coordination, client communication, and day-to-day case organization in a collaborative setting. Hours will generally average around 35 per week, with some flexibility based on workload and scheduling needs.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and format legal documents, letters, briefs, and case-related correspondence with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain and organize paper and electronic case files, including opening new matters, updating records, and keeping documentation easy to retrieve.
• Answer incoming calls, relay messages, and provide courteous service to clients and other contacts while handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Track case materials and deadlines, helping the team stay aligned on timelines, priorities, and next steps for active matters.
• Coordinate calendars and scheduling needs with attorneys, clients, and other parties involved in case activity.
• Participate in regular case review discussions to support communication across the team and help keep work progressing efficiently.
• Take notes and capture key information from conversations, meetings, or dictation for follow-up and documentation purposes.
• Support legal work across multiple practice areas, including civil litigation, education-related matters, human rights issues, certain misdemeanor-level criminal cases, and employment-related disputes.
• Prior experience in legal administrative support, secretarial work, or a similar office-based role.
• Strong typing and document formatting skills, especially in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage both paper-based and electronic filing systems with consistent attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling calendar coordination, phone communication, and business correspondence with careful attention to detail.
• Capable of working with confidential information using discretion and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and general office software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing workload demands and priorities.