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8/1/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-06369

Legal Secretary

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

1034 Lexington Road
Georgetown, KY 40324 USA

Description

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 Georgetown Trial Office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.
In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will be acting as both a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also be expected to draft and edit a variety of documents, so excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - are a must. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently. A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for this position.
Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other court related platforms is preferred.
Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses in Scott and Warren counties. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• File creation
• Preparing correspondence
• Data entry
• Answering phones
• Greeting clients as needed
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents for staff attorneys
• and assisting with other clerical tasks

Minimum Requirements