Legal Secretary

About the role

The Legal Secretary plays a crucial role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, serving as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and the community.
• Draft and edit a variety of documents, requiring excellent communication skills.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, prioritizing and completing duties independently.
• Use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other court-related platforms.
• Handle client files, prepare correspondence, and perform data entry.
• Answer phones and greet clients as needed.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents for staff attorneys.
• Assist with other clerical tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Four years of clerical experience.
• Additional education can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Clerical experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone.
• Compassion for clients and commitment to the organization's mission.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other court-related platforms.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.

Pay

Salary range: $2,705.80 - $4,058.76 monthly.

Schedule

Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.