Paralegal (Interim)

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11/24/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

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Paralegal (Interim)

Pay Grade14

Salary

$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

108 28th St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA

Description

Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Are you a self-motivated, multi-tasking, and detail-oriented teamplayer? If this sounds like you, then you might be the ideal candidate for the interim Paralegal positionopen in the Boyd County Office within the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. The Kentucky Department ofPublic Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with anexceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair,results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

We are hiring an interim Paralegal to assist in the Boyd County Trial Office. The ideal candidate exhibitsexceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defenseteam which includes attorneys, investigators, and office administrative legal staff.

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

This person must be ableto complete high quality work under pressure, communicate well, and work with all kinds of people. We seek tohire persons who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities, and whounderstand it is a privilege to represent our clients. Time management skills are also valued as the idealcandidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks to support the clients and attorneys within the BoydCounty Office, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently.

Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offensesthroughout the Commonwealth. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are criticalcharacteristics for the successful candidate. A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phoneare also highly desirable traits for this position.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to,the following:

• Assisting attorneys in their representation of defendants
• Legal research and writing
• Reviewing records
• Interviewing clients
• Performing other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

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.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Four years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law will substitute for the education and experience requirement.

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

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Griffith at gregory.griffith@ky.gov or 833-385-6052.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D