Student: Law Office Runner

Job Title
Student: Law Office Runner


Requisition Number
SE04179


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
$13-15/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

8-16



Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

• Opening/processing mail
• Saving documents to file management system (scanning & hard copies)
• Processing documents/information from clients/matters
• Preparing correspondence
• Basic research for files (PVA records, KY SOS records, etc.)
• Summarize information for attorney projects
• Numerous appropriate research projects based on runner’s abilities
• Daily runs to court, other attorney offices, pick up documents
• Make copies
• Prepare binders for hearings
• Save and update electronic and paper court pleadings
• Create/prepare new folders/files for attorneys
• Update client files
• Daily attention to office environment (making sure coffee is made, conference room are ready/cleaned, drink trays prepped for client meetings, etc.)
• Start date flexible, but needed throughout the fall semester.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Professional demeanor appearance (first contact with clients, counsel, courts, etc. “face of the firm”);
• Eagerness and ability to learn and develop professionally;
• Proven organization and time management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication;
• Keen eye for detail coupled with exceptional proofreading skills;
• Working knowledge of computers and programs (Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team;
• Ability and desire to work in fast paced environment with minimal supervision; and
• Basic understanding of the court systems and legal processes.

Deadline to Apply
07/11/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



Anticipated Start Date
08/04/2025