Paralegal Governor Appointed (Non-Merit)

Full-time

No

# Paralegal Job Opportunities in Kentucky

The Kentucky executive branch is seeking qualified candidates for paralegal positions (non-merit) in various locations throughout the state. These are excellent opportunities to join Team Kentucky and make a difference in the lives of many.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

- Strong organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- 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

The responsibilities of a paralegal 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

## Education Requirements

The minimum education requirement for a paralegal position is a Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Science, or a Bachelor's degree with a minor in Paralegal Studies, or a two-year program in Paralegal Studies, or a post-baccalaureate certificate in Paralegal Studies, or a Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law.

## Substitute Education for Experience

Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

## Salary Information

The pay grade for these positions varies depending on the location and the hiring agency.

## Apply Now

If you are interested in joining Team Kentucky and filling a paralegal position (non-merit), apply now. Applying here allows our team to search applications based on current recruitment needs.

Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.

Strong organizational skills, Strong oral and written communication skills, 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

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

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. vacancies may or may not be posted on the careers website

Qualification and Experience 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

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