paralegal.

A client of ours located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Paralegal to join and support thier Education and Empoyment Law group.  This role requires meticulous attention to detail, advanced research skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation and administrative matters efficiently, focusing on compliance with federal and state regulations.  This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package. 

salary: $51,000 - $55,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting and responding to discovery requests, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admissions.
  
  
• Prepare and file routine state and federal court documents, pleadings, motions, and supporting exhibits, ensuring strict adherence to court rules (e-filing proficiency required).
  
  
• Organize, review, and manage large volumes of case documents (both physical and electronic) using document management and e-discovery platforms.
  
  
• Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and administrative hearings (e.g., EEOC, Department of Labor, State Boards of Education, IDEA due process hearings).
  
  
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research on complex issues using databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) related to employment and education law.
  
  
• Research issues under Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, and state/local wage and hour regulations.
  
  
• Research issues under IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Title IX, and state public school law and special education compliance.
  
  
• Draft internal legal memoranda, case summaries, chronologies, and reports outlining research findings for attorney review.
  
  
• Draft routine and sensitive legal correspondence and communications.
  
  
• Manage and track all critical litigation and administrative deadlines, including court filing deadlines, statute of limitations, and hearing dates.
  
  

Skills

Legal Research

Education Law

Employment Law

Litigation

Electronic Filing

Pleadings

Scheduling

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.