Paralegal

Are you looking for a career where you can use your skills to make a meaningful impact? Kentucky Legal Aid is seeking a Paralegal to support our attorneys in delivering vital legal services to low-income, elderly, and disabled clients across our 35-county service area. This role is integral to ensuring access to justice for individuals facing critical challenges. This position will work out of our Bowling Green, KY office.

Position Overview

As a Paralegal, you will work closely with staff attorneys to provide comprehensive legal assistance to clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.)
• Filing pleadings with court clerks promptly.
• Conducting legal research.
• Scheduling appointments, court appearances, mediations, and depositions, and maintaining attorney calendars.
• Conducting client interviews and maintaining effective communication throughout the legal process, serving as a liaison between the client and attorney.
• Preparing trial notebooks and assisting attorneys during trial settings.
• Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatory answers, and production requests.
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations and Kentucky Legal Aid policies for case management and timekeeping.
• Serving as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and external resources, such as healthcare providers, banks, and accountants.
• Accompanying staff attorneys to court and other case-related locations as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Working knowledge of local court rules and relevant state and federal laws.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proven ability to handle sensitive data confidentially.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Preferred:

• Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal program or an associate degree in paralegal studies preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience working with low-income clients is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Kentucky Legal Aid offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Generous Leave: 5 weeks of paid leave annually, plus an additional week of Renew & Refresh Leave after 5 years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; automatic $20,000 life insurance coverage.
• Financial Security: Participation in a state pension plan with an employer contribution of approximately 26% annually.
• Professional Support: Kentucky Bar dues, approved training, and conference expenses covered by KLA.
• Student Loan Assistance: Loan forgiveness and reimbursement opportunities.

About Kentucky Legal Aid

For over 50 years, Kentucky Legal Aid has provided essential civil legal services to low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals. With offices in Bowling Green, Owensboro, Madisonville, Paducah, and Hopkinsville, our team is dedicated to delivering justice and advocacy to those who need it most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kentucky Legal Aid is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to promote fairness and equity in our communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,699.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,699