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

State of Kentucky • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree