Legal Assistant

Seeking a full-time legal assistant to support litigation attorneys.  Position is located in our Louisville office. 

The primary responsibility is to proactively provide a high level of legal support to the litigation practice group through quality work.  

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, proofreading, preparing revisions, and redlining documents as directed. Typical documents include operating agreements, resolutions, loan agreements, purchase agreements, opinion letters, checklists, and closing statements.
• Compiling transaction documents, including printing, scanning, and PDF document assembly.
• Preparing and filing corporate, LLC, tax, UCC and real estate documents with the appropriate government agencies.
• Coordinating and/or performing lien and litigation searches and compiling results.
• Communicating with clients and attorneys.
• Organizing meetings and calls internally and externally.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy; creates polished work product
• Problem-solver: Seeks answers or solutions before asking for help
• Strong technology skills and proven ability to learn new programs. Knowledge of redlining programs and NetDocs a plus. 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Accountability: Takes ownership of and pride in work product
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organization skills: A good planner
• Efficiency: Good time manager
• Commitment to complete confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Ongoing interest in professional growth and process improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2- or 4-year college degree
• 3 years of experience in corporate law, estate planning, real estate, or other transactional matters in a law firm.