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5/3/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01972
Administrative Specialist Senior
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$3,273.74 - $4,419.56 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of the Secretary
Location
500 Mero St, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment
services, and workforce support to help Kentuckians gain skills, find meaningful work, and connect with
employers. It also partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with
labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team and make a difference in Kentucky! We are seeking a
reliable, self-motivated individual to serve in a full-time role for the employers and employees across the
Commonwealth.
This position is in the Workforce Development Legal Division, working as an Administrative Specialist Senior
in the Office of Legal Services at the Education and Labor Cabinet. The position will be based in Franklin
County. The ability to telecommute may be available up to two days per week after successful completion of a
probationary period.
This position provides administrative support to attorneys who provide a variety of legal services, such as
providing legal support to a variety of Cabinet programs, reviewing contracts, processing requests under the
Kentucky Open Records Act, and defending administrative appeal matters for the Education and Labor Cabinet.
The successful candidate will be able to perform the following duties with minimal supervision.
- Gathers and research information from the Office of Unemployment Insurance for complex foreclosure actions
where a cross-claim will be asserted. - Contacts opposing counsel to confirm lien information and claimant
information. Based on information gathered, determines appropriate language for Answer to Foreclosure memo,
and drafts complex responses for attorney review. - Respond to inquiries from attorneys and members of the public, including individuals requesting lien payoff
information and instructions for payoff process. - Reviews new bankruptcy information and creates files.
- Tracts and sends calendar deadlines to file Proof of Claims and completes Proof of Claims in bankruptcy cases
for individuals that owe unemployment insurance overpayments. - Maintains division information on the shared drive, drafts correspondence and other documents upon request
from attorneys, assists with Open Records Requests, provides other administrative support to attorneys,
open/closes cases, and maintains reports of open/closed cases. - Assists with archiving files to be sent to the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the selected candidate:
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Strong organizational skills - Strong oral and written advocacy skills; ability to communicate effectively
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK)
- Ability to review documentation for accuracy and legal compliance
- Committed to meeting deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in our Cabinet, we would love
to review your application for the Administrative Specialist Senior position within the Workforce Development
Legal Division.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be
required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be
required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and
requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while
employed and after employment ends.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with
your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use
E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
