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Commonwealth of Kentucky

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

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, 40601


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

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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 skillsStrong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectivelyAttention to detailComputer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AdobeProblem-solving skillsAbility to review documentation for accuracyCommitted to timely meeting deadlinesAbility to adapt to work pressures and changing prioritiesExperience in information gathering/researchAbility to work independently and as a team memberResponsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assisting attorneys and other staffReviewing records and documents (searching documents for key words, terms, phrases; redacting documents electronically)Legal research and writingInterviewing clientsPerforming 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