Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Kentucky
Paralegals and legal assistants support lawyers by researching legal precedents, investigating facts, and preparing documents for court cases and legal proceedings. They work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and courts, handling tasks that range from organizing evidence to drafting contracts and case summaries. In Kentucky the median pay is $59,830 a year, 5% below the national median of $62,890.
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
Openings in Kentucky and remote
- Senior Paralegal · Homebound · USA · Remote
- Experienced Paralegal - Business Immigration (NIV) 100% REMOTE! · Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP · United States · Remote
- Immigration Paralegal (Experienced | II/III Level) · Klasko Immigration Law Partners · United States · Remote
- Hotline Paralegal · Legal Services NYC · LSNYC Central Office · Remote
- V105 - Legal Assistant | Legal Case Coordinator · Job Duck · United States · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Kentucky
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 23-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.