Paralegal
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Louisville, KY, United States
Paralegal – Louisville Trial Office
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 the Paralegal position open in the Louisville Trial Office within the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
We are hiring a Paralegal to assist in the Louisville Trial Office. We seek candidates who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities, understand it is a privilege to represent our clients, and have strong time management skills to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks independently.
Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in their representation of indigent defendants.
Legal research and writing.
Reviewing records.
Interviewing clients.
Performing other duties as required.
Duties are performed in office, jail, prison, and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.
Skills and Expectations
Planning and organizational skills.
Self-directed and comfortable working with defense team including attorneys, investigators, and office administrative legal staff.
Work under pressure.
Communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
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, an two-year program in paralegal studies, or post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Four years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.
Substitute Education for Experience:
A Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law will substitute for the education and experience requirement.
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:
None.
Working Conditions
Incumbents primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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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 the Paralegal position open in the Louisville Trial Office within the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
We are hiring a Paralegal to assist in the Louisville Trial Office. We seek candidates who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities, understand it is a privilege to represent our clients, and have strong time management skills to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks independently.
Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in their representation of indigent defendants.
Legal research and writing.
Reviewing records.
Interviewing clients.
Performing other duties as required.
Duties are performed in office, jail, prison, and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.
Skills and Expectations
Planning and organizational skills.
Self-directed and comfortable working with defense team including attorneys, investigators, and office administrative legal staff.
Work under pressure.
Communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
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, an two-year program in paralegal studies, or post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Four years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.
Substitute Education for Experience:
A Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law will substitute for the education and experience requirement.
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:
None.
Working Conditions
Incumbents primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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