Legal Secretary

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Georgetown, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will be acting as both a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also be expected to draft and edit a variety of documents, so excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - are a must. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently. Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Court net, and other court related platforms is preferred. Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses in Scott County. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate. A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for this position. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Four years of clerical experience.
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Court net, and other court related platforms is preferred.
A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for this position.