Legal Secretary

About the role

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 Louisville Trial Office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other members of the community.
• Draft and edit a variety of documents, requiring excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys, prioritizing and completing duties independently.
• Use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Court net, and other court-related platforms.
• File creation, prepare correspondence, data entry, answer phones, greet clients as needed, prepare and/or proofread legal documents for staff attorneys, and assist with other clerical tasks.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Four years of clerical experience.
• Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
• Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

Qualifications

• Pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Court net, and other court-related platforms.

Benefits

Compassion for clients and commitment to the mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate. A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for this position.

Pay

Salary: $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually

Schedule

Full-time, 18A, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

Not specified

Employment Type

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

Location

701 West Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 USA

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Contact Information

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Skaggs at jennifer.skaggs@ky.gov or 833-385-6050.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D