LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Louisville, Kentucky | Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment

Our established Louisville-based civil defense litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. With approximately 30 attorneys and staff, our firm represents businesses, insurers, municipalities, and professionals in complex litigation throughout Kentucky and Indiana.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled paralegal who enjoys meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and involvement in complex litigation matters. We offer a flexible work environment, including hybrid remote and in-office scheduling, a collegial culture, and long-term career growth opportunities.

 Practice Areas

Our attorneys defend clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including:

• Wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims
• Automotive and trucking litigation
• Construction defect and construction accident litigation
• Professional negligence claims
• Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
• Municipal and governmental liability matters
• General commercial and civil litigation

 Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from inception through trial and appeal.
• Maintain case calendars and monitor court deadlines.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and notices.
• Coordinate document collection, review, production, and electronic discovery.
• Organize and summarize medical, employment, business, and other case records.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, expert witness coordination, mediation preparation, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks, witness files, and demonstrative materials.
• Coordinate communications with clients, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Conduct factual investigations and litigation support tasks.
• Maintain accurate time and billing records.

 Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Kentucky and/or Indiana state court procedures; federal court experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing systems, and litigation management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Trial experience is preferred but not required.

 What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work flexibility with a combination of remote and in-office work.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Professional, collegial work environment with experienced attorneys and staff.
• Opportunity to work on significant and challenging litigation matters throughout Kentucky and Indiana.

 Join Our Team

We are looking for a dedicated litigation professional who takes pride in producing exceptional work and contributing to successful client outcomes. If you are seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected Louisville defense firm, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your résumé and salary requirements to Recruiter@sbmkylaw.com for confidential consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – Medical Malpractice

Barnes Maloney, PLLC, is a mid-sized law firm in need of an associate attorney with a focus on medical malpractice with 3-7 years of experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney based in Louisville, KY. The attorney will be responsible for representing clients in medical malpractice cases, providing legal advice, conducting research, and formulating defense strategies. Day-to-day tasks include drafting legal documents, taking depositions, and negotiating settlements. The attorney will also attend court hearings and trials.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in medical malpractice defense or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in providing Legal Advice and conducting Research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage cases
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active state bar membership in Kentucky or Indiana

All interested candidates should forward a current resume, list of references, writing sample, and any salary or other requirements to recruiter@sbmkylaw.com.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – General Civil Defense

Barnes Maloney PLLC is a mid-sized, established Louisville law firm with emphasis on civil defense litigation. Barnes Maloney PLLC is seeking an associate attorney for its general civil defense litigation practice.  For certain candidates, flexible working arrangements may be considered.

The candidate hired for this position will work collaboratively in a team setting with partners and associates defending our clients in civil cases, including personal injury, professional liability, construction claims, and cases involving contractual and extra-contractual claims against insurance companies. This is an excellent opportunity to pursue a career in litigation under the guidance of seasoned trial attorneys.  Applicants must be licensed in Kentucky.  Being dual licensed in Kentucky and Indiana is a plus.  It is preferred, but not required, that applicants have one to four years of litigation experience in civil defense.

Applicants must:

• Possess the desire to be an advocate.
• Have the ability to make clear and concise oral and written arguments.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to clearly communicate with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Possess strong attention to detail.

All interested candidates should forward a resume, list of references, writing sample, and any salary/other requirements to recruiter@sbmkylaw.com.