Legal Secretary

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you like working with the public? 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 Legal Secretary position at the Louisville Trial Office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will be acting as both a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also be expected to draft and edit a variety of documents, so excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys. The ideal candidate will also be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently. Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other court related platforms is preferred. Our clients are people that are not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate. A pleasant and outgoing personality, both in-person and on the phone, are also highly desirable traits for this position.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Four years of clerical experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other court related platforms is preferred.
A pleasant and outgoing personality, both in-person and on the phone, are also highly desirable traits for this position.