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Legal Assistant - Litigation

PADUCAH, KY 42002

Posted: 02/12/2026 Industry: Professional Administrative Job Number: 14724 Pay Rate: 18.00

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Litigation

Pay: $18–$20 per hour (dependent on experience)
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday
Position Summary
McMurray and Livingston is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple cases while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys

  • Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence

  • Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling

  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation

  • Maintain and organize case files (electronic and physical)

  • Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and court staff

  • Assist with discovery responses and document production

  • Answer phones, manage emails, and perform general office duties

  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal preferred

  • Litigation experience strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with court filing procedures and deadlines

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compensation & Benefits

  • $18–$20 per hour, based on experience

  • Opportunity for long-term employment and professional growth

  • Supportive and professional work environment

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Meet Your Recruiter

Kelly Walsh
Chief Operations Officer

Kelly joined TempsPlus in July 2020.  She is a service oriented Human Resource Manager with over 25 years of experience.  She enjoys the challenges of implementing her strategic, tactical, and comprehensive HRIS background.  Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and ever-growing family.  She is a mentor to women of all ages and hopes to finish her book for publishing soon.

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