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Advertisement Closes Ongoing REQ48779 "Paralegal" (Gov Appt/Non-Merit) Jobs Pay Grade Varies Employment Type Executive Branch |Non-Merit| Hiring Agency Varies Location Varies Description 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

Created: 2024-11-05