Administrative Specialist Senior

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) provides legal representation to clients who cannot afford an attorney and have been charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth. This Administrative Specialist Senior position provides support to the leaders of the Trial Division Director’s Office. Compassion for clients and commitment to the mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate, along with a pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission
A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone

Responsibilities

Provides support to the leaders of the Trial Division Director’s Office
Assists with long-term projects that require multi-tasking and prioritizing to meet deadlines
Assists with processes for recruiting, hiring, and promoting employees within the Trial Division state- wide.
Answers phones and takes messages and receives and logs mail
Performs filing, scanning, and archive maintenance
Acts as a liaison between DPA HR and Personnel and with employees within the Trial Division state-wide
Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints regarding trial services employees statewide
Visits trial offices throughout the state to provide specialized service to the office and inspect office processes and procedures to ensure compliance with agency wide policies and procedures