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Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP · 2 days ago

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$42K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for their Lexington, KY office. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys and requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of litigation workflows and court rules.

ConsultingLegalLegal Tech

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys

Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents

Manage electronic and hard-copy files in accordance with firm and court requirements

Coordinate court filings (state and federal), including e-filing and service of process

Maintain calendars, docket deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings

Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and logistics

Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams

Track time, assist with billing entries, and support expense processing

Perform other administrative and litigation support tasks as assigned

Qualification

Litigation proceduresE-filing systemsMicrosoft OfficeLegal document managementOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaboration

Required

Minimum 3+ years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm

Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements

Experience with e-filing systems (state and federal)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines

Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Preferred

experience with legal document management systems

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities within a collaborative law firm

Inclusive, service-focused culture

Company

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

Whiteford provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated, cost-effective business law and litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle-market companies to global enterprises.

Founded in 1933

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.whitefordlaw.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Gregory Stone

Co-Chair, Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group

Keith Moulsdale

Partner

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