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Robert Half Lexington is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a law firm team in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative expertise who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. You will play a key part in supporting attorneys, paralegals and other teammates as well as ensuring efficient operations within the medical malpractice team. Apply today to be considered. Prior Legal Admin/Legal Secretary work is required to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of attorneys and a paralegal, ensuring seamless operations within the practice group.

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and transcriptions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Manage document filing and organization for easy access and retrieval.

• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and managing deadlines.

• Serve as a backup for other secretaries in the group when needed.

• Handle confidential documents and correspondence with discretion and professionalism.

• Assist in managing case files and utilizing case management software effectively.

• Support the onboarding of new attorneys to the team by organizing schedules and administrative needs.

• Utilize tools such as Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and other legal software to streamline processes.

• Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks, including data entry and client relations.

Requirements • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal setting.

• Familiarity with healthcare and government legal practices is preferred.

• Proficiency in legal software such as Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and case management tools.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for handling large volumes of paperwork.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interactions.

• Experience handling confidential documents and correspondence.

• Availability to start between mid-November and mid-December. TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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