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Paralegal (Gov Appt/Non-Merit) Jobs

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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.

Candidates should possess:

* 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

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* 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

* 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.

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 OR a Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D