Legal Assistant

Park Hills, KY | Contract-to-Hire | $22–$25/hour

Prolink is hiring Legal Assistants for an established law firm in Park Hills, Kentucky. These are entry-level contract-to-hire opportunities supporting attorneys within the firm's Default Practice Group.

The team is open to candidates with legal experience as well as strong transferable experience from other professional environments. Prior law firm experience is not required. The right candidate will be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working with documents and deadlines, and eager to learn.

What You'll Do

• Draft and review documents and pleadings under attorney supervision

• Provide case status updates and help keep assigned matters moving through established processes

• Review information and documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Manage multiple assignments while organizing and prioritizing work

• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, team members, and other parties by phone and email

• Identify issues, analyze information, and work with the team to resolve problems

• Learn and work within the firm's case management system, Case Aware

• Use Microsoft Office and other technology to support daily case work

• Work closely with attorneys and other legal staff in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What We're Looking For

• 0–3 years of professional experience

• Prior legal assistant, paralegal, foreclosure, bankruptcy, mortgage, banking, real estate, administrative, or other document-focused experience is helpful, but law firm experience is not required

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Professional phone presence

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes

• Dependable, responsible, team-oriented, and eager to learn

Preferred Experience

• Basic familiarity with foreclosure or bankruptcy processes

• Experience working with case files, financial documents, legal documents, loans, mortgages, claims, or other deadline-driven documentation

This is a full-time contract-to-hire opportunity with a starting pay range of $22–$25 per hour, based on experience.