Bankruptcy Specialist jobs in Kentucky

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our legal team in providing exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will assist in various legal tasks, including research, document preparation, and client communication. BANKRUPTCY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. (Pay can vary based upon experience)

Duties:

- Prepare and draft necessary documents for bankruptcy proceedings
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic files
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary information
- Transcribe legal documents and correspondence accurately
- Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones and managing emails

Requirements:

- Office experience at a minimum, put would prefer prior experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role (bankruptcy experience is preferred; or at least a willingness and/or ability to learn)
- Strong people skills and ability to handle the public
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of bankruptcy preferred, but knowledge of criminal law, probate, and/or personal injury is a plus
- Ability to transcribe legal documents accurately
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with phone etiquette in a professional setting

Join our team as a Legal Assistant to gain valuable experience in the legal field and contribute to the success of our practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Commute:

• Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elizabethtown, KY 42701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person