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11/22/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-06942
Legal Secretary
Pay Grade
11
Salary
$2,705.80 - $4,058.76 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary
Location
125 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is the largest Cabinet in the Commonwealth. The Cabinet is comprised of Kentucky State Police, Department of Criminal Justice Training, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, as well as other offices. With nearly 8,000 employees and tasked with the responsibility for the Commonwealth’s criminal justice services, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Office of Legal Services handles a wide range of legal issues every day.
Would you like to assist attorneys who represent the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and its various agencies and employees, in a variety of state, federal, and administrative proceedings?
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Would you like to assist attorneys who represent the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and its various agencies and employees, in a variety of state, federal, and administrative proceedings?
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting documents on behalf of Cabinet attorneys such as correspondence, affidavits, subpoenas, and basic motions.
- Formatting, proofreading, editing, and filing documents on behalf of Cabinet attorneys.
- Documenting management services such as requesting, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining documents needed for litigation.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word and Excel.
- Organization skills.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of clerical experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ann Smith at ann.smith@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $2,706 - $4,059
