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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Paralegal

Lexington, KY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$43K/yr - $65K/yr

4+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is seeking a qualified Paralegal to provide essential support to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and maintaining case files.

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Responsibilities

Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, exhibits and subpoenas

Assist in the management of all phases of case preparation for police officer decertification cases, including maintaining file organization, contacting witnesses, exhibit preparation for administrative hearings

Conduct legal research and assist with preparation for quarterly KLEC meetings

Maintain case files and schedule court reporters

Assist with responses to open records requests

Research and analyze legal cases

Qualification

Paralegal studiesLegal researchDocument preparationAdministrative lawMultitaskingAttention to detailIndependent work

Required

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

Four years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary

A Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law will substitute for the education and experience requirement

Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis