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

@ Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assisting attorneys, Reviewing records
Requirements Summary:Paralegal position supporting attorneys; strong organizational, communication, and research skills; proficiency in MS Office and Adobe; ability to work independently and under deadlines.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office, Adobe, Word, Excel, Outlook
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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


  



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