Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
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13-07-2025
Job Description
Legal Assistant
ROLE
We need an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Civil Division at the U.S. Attorneys Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Kentucky (EDKY). The USAO represents the federal government in civil litigation and this role plays a critical part in ensuring effective case management and legal operations. As a Legal Assistant you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) including drafting legal documents managing court deadlines and coordinating case files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Civil Division at the U.S. Attorneys Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Kentucky (EDKY). The USAO represents the federal government in civil litigation and this role plays a critical part in ensuring effective case management and legal operations. As a Legal Assistant you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) including drafting legal documents managing court deadlines and coordinating case files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and prepare legal documents such as pleadings motions notices and subpoenas using office software applications
- Proofread and cite-check legal briefs memoranda and other legal documents
- Conduct basic factual research on individuals/entities and perform basic legal research on statutes regulations and case law
- Assemble exhibits and document compilations for use in interviews depositions hearings and trials
- File pleadings using the courts electronic filing system
- Redact documents prior to filing or production
- Collaborate with AUSAs paralegals and litigation support staff to manage discovery in civil cases
- Open maintain and close litigation case files and prepare them for storage
- Track court deadlines including filings hearings and trials using calendar systems
- Schedule online and in-person meetings appointments conferences and interviews for AUSAs
- Arrange travel including booking transportation and accommodations and preparing necessary documentation
- Sort review and route incoming correspondence to AUSAs or other staff based on understanding of office functions
- Receive visitors and answer or return telephone calls on behalf of AUSAs
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a courteous and tactful demeanor
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems for document preparation and data retrieval
- Ability to establish maintain and organize case or project files
- Attention to detail in reviewing and editing documents for typographical errors
- Capability to schedule appointments track deadlines and maintain accurate calendars
- Experience responding to inquiries regarding case status using database information
- Skill in obtaining and sharing information with external agencies related to casework
- Ability to conduct factual and legal research to support case development
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in a related field or paralegal certificate - preferred
LOCATION
- Lexington KY 40507
CLEARANCE
- Must pass applicable DOJ background investigation for this position
CLIENT
- United States Attorneys Office Eastern District of Kentucky (USAO-EDKY)
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per working day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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