Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
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Job Description
The Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) is seeking a Legal Assistant in the Bar Counsel department. The work schedule for this position is hybrid. 8AM4:30PM 37.5 hours per week. Monday Wednesday and Friday in the office. Tuesday and Thursday work from home.
Key Responsibilities as a Legal Assistant
- Transcription and word processing as well as hard copy preparation of briefs other legal pleadings and documents; maintenance and organization of lawyer discipline case files. Fluency in Microsoft Word required; experience with Excel preferred.
- Manage files and filing deadlines with use of JustWare database; manage database information for all disciplinary files. Experience with JustWare or Microsoft Access required.
- Comfort level with technology platforms/systems required.
- Copy and organize documents scan files and maintain paper and electronic filing systems
- Ability to establish and/or follow established procedures for job duties that may be performed frequently or infrequently.
- Professional verbal communication in the form of daily phone calls with lawyers and members of the public.
- Organize and coordinate materials for Inquiry Commission panel meetings; process pleadings filed in office.
- Coordinate hearings including scheduling of court reporters/videographers; perform backup duties for absent assistants; and general secretarial duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 13 years of related experience
Physical Requirements
This position is required to sit for extended periods of time reach stoop crouch and bend and operate a vehicle.
Sensory Requirements
This position requires the ability to hear speak talk and see.
Working Condition
This position works in a typical office environment.
Availability and Travel
This position must be available for normal business hours and able to travel for multiple days at a time.
Details of the Opportunity
Benefits: Humana Health 401(a) through KY Deferred Comp; Go365 Wellness Program; paid holidays; paid vacation; supplemental insurance offerings; 37.5hour workweek. Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
About the Kentucky Bar Association
The Kentucky Bar Association is an independent agency of the Supreme Court of Kentucky conveniently located in Frankfort KY. Its authority to regulate the legal profession in Kentucky delegated by the Kentucky Supreme Court through rules is derived from the Kentucky Constitution. Currently the KBA serves approximately 18720 active and inactive Kentucky licensed attorneys.
Employment Type
Full-Time
