\"Paralegal\" (Gov Appt/Non-Merit) Jobs

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Paralegal (Gov Appt/Non-Merit) to support attorneys and staff. The role involves reviewing records, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and interviewing clients as part of non-merit state employment.

Candidates should hold a paralegal qualification and demonstrate organization, communication, and deadline management. Positions vary by department and location within Kentucky.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal science or a related field, or a bachelor’s with paralegal studies minor.
• Two-year paralegal studies program or a post-baccalaureate certificate may satisfy qualifications.
• Juris Doctorate or law degree is acceptable for advanced roles.

Aufgaben

• Assist attorneys and other staff on assigned matters.
• Review records and documents; search for keywords and redact electronically.
• Perform legal research and drafting of documents.
• Interview clients as needed; gather information accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Strong organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Problem solving

Documentation review

Deadline management

Adaptability

Research

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in paralegal science

Bachelor's degree plus paralegal minor

Two-year paralegal studies program

Post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies

Juris Doctorate or law degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Jobbeschreibung

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Ongoing

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Paralegal (Gov Appt/Non-Merit) Jobs

Pay Grade

Varies

Employment Type

Executive Branch |Non-Merit|

Hiring Agency

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Location

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Description

Are you interested in joining Team Kentucky by filling an *unclassified (non-merit) paralegal position? Applying here allows our team to search applications based on current recruitment needs, for paralegal positions that may or may not be advertised.

Candidates Should Possess

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to review documentation for accuracy
• Committed to timely meeting deadlines
• Ability to adapt to work pressures and changing priorities
• Experience in information gathering/research
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting attorneys and other staff
• Reviewing records and documents (searching documents for key words, terms, phrases; redacting documents electronically)
• Legal research and writing
• Interviewing clients
• Performing other duties as assigned

*These positions are not under the merit system and generally includes the staffs of the governor and lieutenant governor, policy-making managers, and agency leaders. (See KRS 18A.115.) These positions have no formal selection criteria and are not appointed from a register. Employees in these positions may be terminated 'without notice of cause' without recourse. Vacancies may or may not be posted on the careers website.

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in paralegal science or a bachelor's degree with a minor in paralegal studies OR two-year program in paralegal studies OR post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies OR a Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D