Careers
Staff
The Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, does not discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap or disability.
Jackson Kelly currently has the following openings for professional staff. If you wish to apply for any professional or legal support staff position, please e-mail your resume and desired salary range to resumes@jacksonkelly.com. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail.
Jackson Kelly PLLC is seeking a full time Accounting Manager to join our team! The Accounting Manager is responsible for administration of our accounting operations and services as well as the associated support staff. Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration field, 8+ years of related experience, and a Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred. Candidates must also possess excellent management and supervisory skills, the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, organizational and time management skills and be proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Supervisory Responsibilities include:
-Managing accounting staff. Responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, benefits, budget preparation, and client matter.
-Recruiting and hiring accounting staff.
-Conducting performance evaluations.
-Coordinating training programs for new staff and identifying training needs for current staff.
-Financial Systems – maintains the chart of accounts, serves as the system hub for the financial accounting software, time and billing, and financial reporting. Makes recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer of any changes to procedures or operations.
-Financial Reporting – oversees accuracy and distribution of all financial reports, including; Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Member Earnings, Member Personal Statements, Management Reports, and other reports as requested by the Managing Member and/or Assistant Managing Member or Chief Financial Officer.
-Bank Liaison –Works with the bank to resolve any issue concerning checks or deposits, discusses resolution with Chief Financial Officer.
-Reviews all expense reports for items that may appear out of line with normal processing instructions.
-Reviews checks for accuracy prior to distribution for signature.
-Reviews all reconciliations.
-Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; helps with the tax returns.
-Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for annual external audit.
-Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
-Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
-Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
In addition to competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience and education, we offer an excellent benefit package that includes:
-Health, vision and dental insurance
-Life insurance
-Short/Long Term Disability
-A 401(k) plan
-Parental Leave
-Employee Assistance Program
-Competitive Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays in a calendar year
Jackson Kelly PLLC is seeking a full time Paralegal to support the Administrative Practice Group in our Lexington, Kentucky office. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of organization while working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Respect for confidentiality, initiative, and time management skills are also essential. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and a paralegal and/or legal research certification/coursework is preferred. Bachelor's Degree or one to two years of related experience is required.
In addition to competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience and education, the Firm offers an excellent benefit package that includes a generous PTO system, Firm recognized holidays, health, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more!
Jackson Kelly PLLC is a national law firm with more than 150 attorneys located in ten offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Colorado, and the District of Columbia. Focusing on clients’ industry-specific needs, the Firm serves a wide variety of corporate and public clients and enjoys a national reputation in business, labor and employment, litigation, government contracts, tax, safety and health, permitting, natural resource and environmental law.
Jackson Kelly PLLC is seeking a full time Paralegal for its Lexington, Kentucky office. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, previous experience working with medical records, and a high level of organization while working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Respect for confidentiality, initiative, and time management skills are also essential. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). A paralegal and/or legal research certification/coursework is preferred. Bachelor's Degree or one to two years of related experience is required.
In addition to competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience and education, the Firm offers an excellent benefit package that includes a generous PTO system, Firm recognized holidays, health, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more!
Jackson Kelly PLLC is a national law firm with more than 150 attorneys located in ten offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Colorado, and the District of Columbia. Focusing on clients’ industry-specific needs, the Firm serves a wide variety of corporate and public clients and enjoys a national reputation in business, labor and employment, litigation, government contracts, tax, safety and health, permitting, natural resource and environmental law.
Jackson Kelly PLLC is seeking a full time Paralegal to join the Land, Mineral and Properties Group within our Charleston, West Virginia office. The ideal candidate should have well-developed communication skills, the ability to effectively multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously, strong attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel), and a positive attitude. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of previous paralegal experience is preferred. Title work and title insurance experience required.
In addition to competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience and education, the Firm offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a generous PTO system, and more.
Jackson Kelly PLLC is seeking a full time Legal Assistant to join our Lexington, Kentucky office. Job responsibilities include a blend of secretarial and paralegal duties to support our healthcare litigation practice group. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously, attention to detail and proofreading skills, and proficiency with MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, redlining documents). Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of recent legal experience.
In addition, qualified candidates will be highly skilled in the following areas:
- Computer – Windows 10, Office 365, document management system (NetDocs)
- E-discovery
- Document organization
- E-filing documents with state and federal courts
In addition to competitive compensation that is negotiable and commensurate with experience and education, the Firm offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a generous PTO system, and more.
