What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
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.
As the paralegal, you will process intakes, assist with record reviews, conduct case reviews, assist attorneys in their representation and litigation, legal research, correspond and interview clients both over the telephone and in person (in a prison/jail setting) as well as other duties as required.
The position is located in the Department of Public Advocacy’s LaGrange Post-Conviction Branch.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
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.
As the paralegal, you will process intakes, assist with record reviews, conduct case reviews, assist attorneys in their representation and litigation, legal research, correspond and interview clients both over the telephone and in person (in a prison/jail setting) as well as other duties as required.
The position is located in the Department of Public Advocacy’s LaGrange Post-Conviction Branch.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- 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
- 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
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
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
