Small firm located in Owensboro, KY is seeking a qualified candidate to be hired onto their team as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary. This position consists of a 3-day work week, part-time hours with the possibility of becoming full-time down the road. 

The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES to include, but not limited to: 

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents and prepare revisions as directed. 

• Coordinate document preparation, including printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. 

• Maintain and update calendars for assigned attorneys, and schedule meetings. 

• Enter and coordinate the docketing information and stay informed of case/project statuses. 

• Create and maintain client files and indexes and perform routine filing. 

• Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. 

• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. 

• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case 

• Performs other duties as assigned. Assist with bankruptcy, real estate closings, pleadings, discovery and hearing preparation 

• Correspond with clients, creditors and other interested parties regarding case issues 

• Recording real estate lien documents and searching real property records to determine property ownership 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling any and all legal matter in the Courts. 

• Paralegal certification highly preferred.  

• Experience in dication, answering phones, and multi-tasking. 

• Computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel required. 

• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality 

• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team 

• Ability to shift attention from one area of work to another quickly without frustration