Paralegal

POSITION

DBL is seeking a DBL Law is a seeking Paralegal to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney and enhance attorney efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Paralegals are essential to the success of our team and firm. All DBL employees operate under a ‘client first’ philosophy, always striving to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

JOB DUTIES

• Legal Support: Assist attorneys in preparation of client work including closings, hearings and trials; assist with discovery/investigating facts, researching and other miscellaneous duties as needed.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritize work; monitor deadlines, and track billable hours diligently.
• Document Management: File and retrieve court documents electronically for State and Federal Court in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and Bankruptcy courts.
• Travel to local clients an courthouses to pick up documents for trial preparation.  
• Information Management:
  • Organize, index and track files; maintain files in an  organized manner (chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter).
  • Create, maintain, and retire files according to attorney/client preferences.
  • Assist attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents.
  • Prepare and track requests for medical records and billing, and work with medical providers regarding release of information.
• Collaboration: Other duties as assigned, when assigned duties are completed actively seek out additional work and provide assistance to other team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certification or degree in Paralegal studies (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent legal support experience.
• Proficiency with the following software products:
  • MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Nuance PDF Converter (bates stamping, redaction, editing, combing PDFs)
  • iManage/WorkSite (Maintain client matter files in paper or electronically as directed by attorney, scanning and adding hyperlink documents to indexes)
• Ability to handle secure e-mail communications.
• Possess an investigative mindset with strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exhibit excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate and attention to detail and ability to proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content.
• Proven ability to prioritize and monitor deadlines while managing multiple tasks, with a sense of ownership and accountability.
• A team player who values collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain firm and client confidentiality.

COMPENSATION

In the spirit of pay transparency, we can share that the pay range for this position is $61,000-92,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment
DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.