Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. • Lexington, KY

68d • Onsite

About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority-owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Lexington, Kentucky office. This full-time, in-office position supports attorneys handling civil defense litigation matters and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Legal Assistant provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys managing a busy civil defense caseload. The role calls for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and experienced in supporting litigation attorneys throughout the stages of a case.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Legal Assistant experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation is preferred.
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a high-volume law firm or litigation environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy matters and federal court removals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil defense matters.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents under attorney direction.
• Prepare and process state and federal court filings, including electronic filings.
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other requests for records or information.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical case files.
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor deadlines, including hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, mediations, and trial dates.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, conferences, and other case-related matters.
• Assist with discovery by organizing documents, records, correspondence, and other case materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing binders, and coordinating case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, vendors, and other parties.
• Assist with bankruptcy-related filings and federal court removals as applicable.
• Monitor case-related tasks and follow up on outstanding documents, records, filings, and deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a national law firm.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED