POSITION DESCRIPTION DBL Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky. The paralegal should be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney an…
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Paralegal jobs in Louisville, KY
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$56k
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Location: Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesCompany: Trilogy Health ServicesPosted: 2026-09-25Trilogy Health Services is seeking a Clinical Coder in Louisville, KY. You will extract clinical information from medical rec…
ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical App Systems Analyst Epic-Spec serves as a subject matter expert for the supported clinical application technology system and demonstrates understanding of the complex functional and technical…
POSITION DBL Law is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney. This position will perform associate level general litigation work and will work on cases which include defending employment-related claims as well as commerci…
: : Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive network that includes over 1,100 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across Kentucky and Indiana. They represent over 75 specialties including primary care and…
$55k
A client of ours here in Louisville, KY is hiring for a dedicated and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with extensive experience managing high-volume administrative and operational workflows within fast-paced business…
$80k - $150k
Job Title: Estate Planning Attorney Location: Louisville KY Experience Level: 2+ Years Position Overview We are seeking a thoughtful and detail-oriented Estate Planning Attorney to join our Louisville office. The ideal c…
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Location: Louisville Kentucky Job Type: Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Paralegal. This position requires a detail-oriented professi…
$80k - $150k
Job Title: Family Law Attorney Location: Louisville, KY Experience Level: 2+ Years Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Family Law Attorney to join our Louisville office. The ideal candidate will…
Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney Location: Louisville, KY Experience Level: 2+ Years Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our team in Louisville.…
$150k - $300k
Experienced Attorney -Louisville,KY Bring your talent, reputation, and clients to a firm that helps you thrive. Our long-standing and highly respected Boston law firm is seeking an experienced attorney with a portable bo…
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What paralegals earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$31 | $48k–$64k |
| Senior | $29–$39 | $60k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Louisville market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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