Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a dependable Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Louisville, Kentucky. This contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day office and legal administrative operations while building long-term potential within the organization. The role is fully onsite and is ideal for someone who is organized, thorough, and comfortable managing document-heavy work in a legal environment. The hours for the position are onsite Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring documents are distributed, processed, and filed promptly.

• Prepare, format, and revise legal and administrative documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems for legal records, correspondence, and case-related materials.

• Draft and edit business correspondence and routine communications with accuracy and care.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to legal staff, including answering phone calls, scheduling, document handling, and general office coordination.

• Assist with the preparation and processing of legal documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Review documents for completeness and proper formatting before submission, distribution, or filing.

• Prior experience in a legal secretary, legal administrative, or related office support role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for document preparation and record management.

• Ability to handle daily mail, filing, and administrative tasks with strong attention to detail.

• Experience creating business correspondence with careful attention to detail and working with confidential documents.

• Familiarity with wills and legal documentation is required.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an onsite office setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.