Legal Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

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About Harris Federal Law Firm:

Harris Federal Law Firm is an administrative law firm located in Lexington, KY that assists employees of the federal government in securing and maximizing their employment benefits. Our mission is to provide our clients with exceptional service as we guide them through the application process to get the benefits they deserve. We have successfully represented over 10,000 clients and are continuing to change lives through our services.

About the Culture:

We pride ourselves on our company culture and environment. We evaluate talent and performance based on a person’s ability to fit our core values. We believe our commitment to our core values is the reason we have been successful in changing the lives of our clients and creating a healthy workplace for our employees. Please review them and only apply if you feel that they are also important to you and govern how you conduct yourself.

Company Core Values:

Be a Pro - constantly look to improve at all aspects of your work

Serve Others - have a heart of service towards clients and co-workers

Act with Integrity - in humility, walk out a transparent work life

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Case Manager to join our growing team. As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for working one-on-one with our clients to guide them through the federal retirement disability application process.

These are the responsibilities of a Legal Assistant:

• Lead end-to-end strategy for federal disability retirement applications, ensuring every case is positioned for a successful outcome.
• Act as the point of contact for federal agency representatives, navigating hurdles with persistence and expertise.
• Provide proactive, empathetic, and expert guidance to clients, keeping them informed and confident throughout the process.
• Maintain a meticulous digital file environment, ensuring all federal deadlines and compliance standards are exceeded.
• Track and report key case metrics to leadership, offering data-driven insights to improve firm-wide efficiency.

Here are some of the opportunities this position offers:

• Collaborate with a team of engaged professionals
• Vertical and horizontal growth opportunities
• Extensive classroom and hands on training
• Schedule flexibility
• Sweet office perks (like an espresso bar!)

These are some of the skills that we see help people succeed in this position:

• Self Starter
• Elite communicator
• High Level of Emotional Intelligence
• Friendly and conscientious
• Highly organized
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms
• Proficient in standard office and computer software systems (i.e., MS Office Suite, Google Chrome, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Did you upload a custom resume file rather than using the Indeed Resume template? (A custom resume is required to be considered) Yes/ No

Experience:

• Office: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person