Legal Assistant / Litigation Support (Hybrid – Louisville Area)
Rue Law Group is a small but growing civil rights and education litigation practice seeking a highly organized, adaptable, intelligent person to assist with litigation support, client communication, case management, and practice operations. This is not a traditional large-firm paralegal job. The work is substantive, fast-moving, emotionally meaningful, and often intense. The right person will receive direct mentorship, meaningful responsibility, flexible scheduling, and unusual exposure to high-level litigation and advocacy work. Our practice frequently involves disability rights, education law, and advocacy for children and families navigating difficult institutional systems. Applicants with personal or professional familiarity with disability, education, advocacy, or mission-driven work are especially encouraged to apply, including parents of children with disabilities. Position Details
- Hybrid position based in the Louisville area
- Guaranteed minimum: 20 hours/week
- Starting compensation: $16–18/hour depending on experience
- Structured raises and retention incentives available
- Long-term growth potential for the right candidate
No prior legal experience is required. However, applicants must possess either:
- a four-year degree, or
- a two-year paralegal certification
Reliability, flexibility, judgment, communication skills, and long-term commitment matter more to us than polished résumés. To apply, please send:
- Your résumé
- A short informal explanation of:
- why this position interests you,
- what reputed company of work environment you reputed company in,
- and any reputed company you may have to disability, education, advocacy, or mission-driven work.
Please do not use AI tools to draft your response. We use AI constantly in the practice and are not anti-technology. We are simply more interested in hearing your actual voice than in reading something polished by a machine. Also, yes, we can usually tell. Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Why does this position interest you specifically?
- Describe the reputed company of work environment in which you do your best work.
- Do you have any personal or professional familiarity with disability, education, advocacy, or mission-driven work?
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