Paralegal

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Lexington, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is seeking a qualified Paralegal to provide essential support to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. This position is under the Office of the Secretary and will be physically located at the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Legal Services and will primarily support the attorneys and staff for KLEC.

As a national leader in criminal justice, the Justice and Public Safety strives to create a safe and secure society through effective prevention. With over 7,000 employees across five departments, including the Kentucky State Police and the Department of Corrections, we are one of the largest agencies in Kentucky State Government.

To learn more about the Cabinet, visit Welcome - Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet.

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 OR 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 (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Nice To Haves

• A keen eye for detail and meticulous work habits.
• Proven ability to complete complex assignments independently.
• A strong ability to multitask.
• Experience with administrative law process.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, exhibits and subpoenas.
• Assist in the management of all phases of case preparation for police officer decertification cases, including maintaining file organization, contacting witnesses, exhibit preparation for administrative hearings.
• Conduct legal research and assist with preparation for quarterly KLEC meetings.
• Maintain case files and schedule court reporters.
• Assist with responses to open records requests.
• Research and analyze legal cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees