Legal Secretary

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Department of Public Advocacy in Louisville. The ideal candidate will manage client interactions and assist attorneys by drafting legal documents and handling clerical tasks. Strong communication and time management skills are essential, along with a commitment to serving clients in need.

Qualifications

• Four years of clerical experience required.
• Substitute education for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Compassion for clients and commitment to mission are critical.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between attorneys, clients, and community.
• Draft and edit legal documents.
• Prepare correspondence and greet clients.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Courtnet

Job description

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

719 W Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202 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 in our Louisville TrialOffice of 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. 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.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Greet clients as needed.
• Prepare and / or proofread legal documents for staff attorneys.
• Assist 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 Sharon Johnson at [emailprotected] or 502-764-2944.