Job description
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5/5/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-02541
Paralegal (Interim)
Pay Grade
11
Salary
$28,602.72 - $42,373.68
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
400 Park Ave, Suite B Paducah KY 42001 USA
Description
Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Are you a self-motivated, multi-tasking, and detail-oriented team player? If this sounds like you, then you might be the ideal candidate for the interim Paralegal position open in the Paducah Office within the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.
We are hiring an interim Paralegal to assist in the Paducah County Trial Office. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, and office administrative legal staff.
This person must be able to complete high quality work under pressure, communicate well, and work with all kinds of people. We seek to hire persons who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often the most vulnerable in their communities, and who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks to support the clients and attorneys within Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston and McCracken Counties, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently.
Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth. 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.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.
We are hiring an interim Paralegal to assist in the Paducah County Trial Office. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, and office administrative legal staff.
This person must be able to complete high quality work under pressure, communicate well, and work with all kinds of people. We seek to hire persons who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often the most vulnerable in their communities, and who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks to support the clients and attorneys within Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston and McCracken Counties, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently.
Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth. 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.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting attorneys in their representation of indigent defendants
- Legal research and writing
- Reviewing records
- Interviewing clients
- Performing other duties as required
- Duties are performed in office, jail, prison, and courtroom settings
Minimum 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
OR
a Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law.
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
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Samuel Cox at Samuel.cox@ky.gov or 833-895-0577.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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