Legal Secretary

Commonwealth of Kentucky; London (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Department of Public Advocacy in London, KY. This role involves acting as a liaison between attorneys and clients, drafting legal documents, and managing clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and time management skills, along with a commitment to serving clients in need.

Qualifications

• Four years of clerical experience required.
• Compassion for clients and commitment to the mission are essential.
• Pleasant and outgoing personality is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and community.
• Draft and edit a variety of legal documents.
• Handle multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Courtnet

Job description

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

217 S Main St Ste 201
London, KY 40741 USA

Description

Do you like working with the public? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Are you a self-motivated,multi-tasking, and detail-oriented team player?

If this sounds like you, then you might be the ideal candidate for Legal Secretary at the London Trial Officeof the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will be acting as both a liaisonbetween attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also be expected to draft and edit avariety of documents, so excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - are a must. Timemanagement skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks forvarious attorneys, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested dutiesindependently.

Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other courtrelated platforms is preferred.

Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses inWarren County. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for thesuccessful candidate.

A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for thisposition.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• File creation.
• Preparing correspondence.
• Data entry.
• Answering phones.
• Greeting clients as needed.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents for staff attorneys.
• Assisting with other clerical tasks.

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of clerical experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaitlyn Hammonds at [e-mail] or 833-205-0826.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Refer Job: Add to Saved Jobs Back Advertisement Closes 5/29/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) 25-03076 Legal Secretary Pay Grade 11 Salary $31,523.76 - $47,285.52 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location 217 S Main St Ste 201
London, KY 40741 USA Description Do you like working with the public? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Are you a self-motivated,multi-tasking, and detail-oriented team player?

If this sounds like you, then you might be the ideal candidate for Legal Secretary at the London Trial Officeof the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will be acting as both a liaisonbetween attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also be expected to draft and edit avariety of documents, so excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - are a must. Timemanagement skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks forvarious attorneys, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested dutiesindependently.

Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other courtrelated platforms is preferred.

Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses inWarren County. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for thesuccessful candidate.

A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for thisposition.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• File creation.
• Preparing correspondence.
• Data entry.
• Answering phones.
• Greeting clients as needed.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents for staff attorneys.
• Assisting with other clerical tasks.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of clerical experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaitlyn Hammonds at [e-mail] or 833-205-0826. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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