Positions Available/Current Openings
TITLE: Human Resources MANAGER
LOCATION: Lexington OR Louisville, Kentucky
The role of the Human Resources Manager at McBrayer is to run the daily functions of Human Resources (HR) for the firm, including participating in interviews for staff and attorneys, initiating payroll, administering benefits and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This role also provides support to the Accounting Department. This role includes further developing the human resource management system for McBrayer, as well as a variety of administrative tasks.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all onboarding and termination activities for incoming and departing employees.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation using Paycor and NetDocuments.
- Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate parties.
- Assist with payroll functions including processing, fixing timecard errors, and other duties as assigned.
- Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors.
- Conduct audits of payroll deductions for benefits providers and vendors.
- Coordinate all new job postings, tracking applicants and helping facilitate interviews as requested by the hiring manager.
- Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors; refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Conduct reporting activities as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system, and similar computer applications.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- Prior related experience preferred.
Location is flexible - successful candidate may work out of either the Lexington or Louisville office.
Please send resume, including references, to:
cblair@mcbrayerfirm.com
Colby Blair, CFO
McBrayer PLLC
201 East Main Street, Suite 900
Lexington, KY 40507
No calls, please
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TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT
LOCATION: LOUISVILLE, KY
McBrayer is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant in our Louisville office.
The role of the Legal Assistant at McBrayer is to facilitate the work of a group of attorneys, enhancing the effectiveness of those attorneys, communicating professionally with clients and other team members, and contributing to the firm’s success.
Job duties for a Legal Assistant at McBrayer include but are not limited to:
- Organize cases by establishing and organizing files; monitor calendars; meet deadlines; document actions; input information into file; confirm case status with attorney.
- Electronically file key documents meeting applicable deadlines; mail letters and pleadings.
- Communicate with people involved in the case including other attorneys, court clerks and personnel; schedule depositions; prepare and forward summonses and subpoenas; draft complaints; prepare and file discovery requests; prepare responses to opposing counsel; generate and share status reports.
- Keep clients informed on case process per the attorney.
- Maintain case costs / billables working with team and within billing software (LMS).
- Track client development activities for the attorneys in our database.
- Organize checks for various filing fees, vendor invoices and attorney reimbursements.
- Prepare case summaries, materials for conferences, pleadings; monitor and obtain discovery responses; organize case materials for team review.
- Prepare for trial proceedings: Organize evidence, prepare exhibits, schedule witnesses, take notes in pre-trial meetings.
- Contact state and federal agencies on an ad hoc basis for assistance and/or for information
- Administrative tasks as needed including coordinating appointments; transcription; copying documents; database maintenance; making, answering and directing phone calls; greeting clients; scheduling attorney travel arrangements; and other organizational tasks.
The role requires the following skills:
- Accountability / Takes Ownership
- Reporting
- Research
- Interpersonal and communication
- Legal administration
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Builds relationships internally and externally
- Organized / Strong planning
- Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Dependability
- Professionalism
- Ongoing interest in professional growth and process improvement
The ideal candidate will have:
- Associate degree or equivalent certification
- 3+ years work experience as a legal assistant
- Ability to type accurately at 70+ words per minute
Please send resume, including references, to:
humanresources@mcbrayerfirm.com
Human Resources
McBrayer PLLC
201 East Main Street, Suite 900
Lexington, KY 40507
No calls, please
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TITLE: CORPORATE AND TRANSACTIONAL PARALEGAL
LOCATION: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Seeking a full-time corporate and transactional paralegal to support attorneys in our Louisville, Kentucky, office.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching laws, rules and regulations to fill out and file corporate, LLC, tax and UCC forms.
- Performing lien and litigation searches and analyzing results.
- Preparing initial drafts of documents using attorney-provided forms, including articles, resolutions, operating agreements, bylaws, non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts.
- Drafting letters, checklists and closing statements.
- Managing closing checklists and acting as project manager for transactions.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- Problem-solver: Seeks answers or solutions before asking for help
- Strong technology skills, including command of the Microsoft Office suite and document assembly software
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Accountability: Takes ownership of and pride in work product
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organization skills: A good planner
- Efficiency: Good time manager
- Commitment to complete confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Ongoing interest in professional growth and process improvement
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have:
- Associate degree or equivalent certification as a Paralegal
- 5+ years of experience in corporate law, estate planning and other transactional matters
- Familiarity with local courts
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please send resume, including references, to:
humanresources@mcbrayerfirm.com
McBrayer PLLC
201 East Main Street, Suite 900
Lexington, KY 40507
No calls, please
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TITLE: CORPORATE LAW ATTORNEY
LOCATION: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
McBrayer seeks an experienced, full-time corporate law attorney to join our Louisville, Kentucky, office.
Preferred applicants will have:
- At least 5 years of practice experience.
- Specific experience in compliance with securities law, private placement, business formation, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, equity financing, real estate and general corporate matters, such as contract drafting.
- The ideal candidate will have a desire to work as part of a team and will take pride in providing clients with exceptional and timely legal service.
- The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in verbal and written form is mandatory.
- A strong work ethic and strong interpersonal skills.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the state of Kentucky. This position will require commitment to handling client matters beyond regular business hours in a fast‐paced firm environment.
McBrayer is devoted to hiring the most experienced and well‐qualified lawyers. We offer a diverse legal practice, a rewarding work environment, and dedication to outstanding client service. We seek individuals driven by the same goals and values of our firm and those willing to make a meaningful contribution to the firm, our clients, and the community.
If you're interested in joining the team of one of the most respected law firms in Kentucky, please send your resume, including references, to:
humanresources@mcbrayerfirm.com
McBrayer PLLC
201 E Main St., Suite 900
Lexington, KY 40507
TITLE: REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
LOCATION: LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
McBrayer seeks a full-time, established attorney to join a growing Real Estate practice in our Louisville, Kentucky office.
Preferred applicants will have:
- A minimum of 5 years of real estate-focused practice experience and an established clientele
- The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky and possess a strong work ethic. This position will require a commitment to handling client matters beyond regular business hours in a fast-paced firm environment.
McBrayer is devoted to hiring the most experienced and well-qualified lawyers. We are a full-service law firm offering a diverse legal practice, rewarding work environment, and dedication to outstanding client service. We seek individuals driven by the same goals and values of our firm and those willing to make a meaningful contribution to the firm, our clients, and their community. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
If you're interested in joining the team of one of Kentucky’s most respected law firms, please send your resume including references to:
Ivan Schell
ischell@mcbrayerfirm.com
McBrayer PLLC
500 West Jefferson Street, Suite 2400
Louisville, KY 40202
No phone calls please.
