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Legal Secretary
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative support to 3-4 attorneys and a paralegal, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.</p><p>• Transcribe legal documents and correspondence from dictation with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage and organize legal documents, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to filing protocols.</p><p>• Assist with calendar management, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for attorneys.</p><p>• Serve as a backup for other legal secretaries within the practice group when needed.</p><p>• Prepare and handle confidential correspondence and legal filings in compliance with industry standards.</p><p>• Utilize case management software and tools such as Aderant and Adobe Acrobat to complete tasks.</p><p>• Support client relations by handling inquiries and ensuring timely communication.</p><p>• Perform general administrative duties, including data entry, filing, and document preparation.</p><p>• Ensure all tasks are completed within specified deadlines, maintaining high standards of accuracy.</p>
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in insurance defense or medical malpractice.<br>• Proficiency in legal software tools such as Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and case management systems.<br>• Strong typing and transcription skills with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.<br>• Attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.<br>• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.<br>• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and provide support as needed.<br>• Familiarity with legal filing procedures and document management systems.
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  • Lexington-fayette, KY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 21.85 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative support to 3-4 attorneys and a paralegal, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.</p><p>• Transcribe legal documents and correspondence from dictation with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage and organize legal documents, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to filing protocols.</p><p>• Assist with calendar management, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for attorneys.</p><p>• Serve as a backup for other legal secretaries within the practice group when needed.</p><p>• Prepare and handle confidential correspondence and legal filings in compliance with industry standards.</p><p>• Utilize case management software and tools such as Aderant and Adobe Acrobat to complete tasks.</p><p>• Support client relations by handling inquiries and ensuring timely communication.</p><p>• Perform general administrative duties, including data entry, filing, and document preparation.</p><p>• Ensure all tasks are completed within specified deadlines, maintaining high standards of accuracy.</p>
  • 2025-10-13T17:58:56Z

Legal Secretary Job in Lexington-fayette | Robert Half