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

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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 skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to review documentation for accuracy
• Committed to timely meeting deadlines
• Ability to adapt to work pressures and changing priorities
• Experience in information gathering/research
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting attorneys and other staff
• Reviewing records and documents (searching documents for key words, terms, phrases; redacting documents electronically)
• Legal research and writing
• Interviewing clients
• Performing 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